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 skilled 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 strong 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