Support students with exceptional needs as an Educational Assistant at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, using autism support and assistive technology skills. This term assignment runs 17.5 hours weekly, from 12:30 to 4:00pm. Working under the Principal, you will support students within the school alongside teaching and professional staff. The assignment includes regular classroom support for general population and Blind/Low Vision students.

Responsibilities may involve developmental disabilities, academic support, special programs, physiotherapy exercises, and communication needs.

Key Responsibilities:



Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities Provide regular classroom support for Blind/Low Vision students Implement academic and special program supports Assist with physiotherapy exercises, stretches, toileting, and lifting Observe, record, and chart behaviour data Requirements: Community college diploma in DSW, CYW, or equivalent One to two years’ related school-aged special needs experience Autism experience and assistive technology skills Completed crisis intervention or behaviour management training Flexibility, dependability, and solid work ethic Bring student support, behaviour observation, and collaborative problem-solving skills to the OCDSB Educational Assistant assignment.

📌 Educational Assistant Special Needs Support (Ottawa)
🏢 Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
📍 Ottawa