1.0 FTE EA at Russell Reid - CAS JOB TITLE: 1.0 FTE EA at Russell Reid - CAS
LOCATION: Brantford, ON
The Grand Erie District School Board is guided by our vision to Learn, Lead, and Inspire and our shared mission to build a culture of learning, well-being and belonging to inspire each learner. Grand Erie's 4,000 employees provide quality education to approximately 28,000 full time equivalent students who attend our 73 schools. The Board spans a geographic area encompassing the City of Brantford and the Counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. The head office is located in Brantford.
The Educational Assistant works under the direction of the classroom teacher and under the supervision of the principal. Placement may be in a variety of settings including regular and/or self-contained classrooms. The principal reserves the right to re-allocate educational assistant positions within the school at any time based on student needs.
Responsibilities:
Lifting, toileting, feeding, possible catheterization
Preparation of learning materials
Riders' aide duties
As part of a team, provide input and implement Individual Education Plans and Behavior & Safety Plans
Supporting students, where appropriate, to develop independence through release of responsibility from adult support
Directly assisting students who require support with behavior and/or self-regulation, or other identified needs (i.e. academic, socio-emotional and/or cultural)
Tracking of student behavior as directed by the Behavior Counsellor
Participation in student swimming programs
May be required to wear personal protective equipment
overtime and use of a personal vehicle may be required
may be required to be available for a call-back outside of regular working hours for emergency situations
Qualifications:




Community college diploma in a related discipline (ie educational assistant, developmental service worker or child and youth worker)
Experience working students in an educational setting and/or with special needs preferred
Current certification in Behavior Management Systems (BMS) preferred
First Aid certification preferred
Autism Intervenor course or experience working with children with Autism preferred
Demonstrated ability to build rapport with students, to work collaboratively with staff and students, and to implement student programs as directed by the teacher
Demonstrated knowledge of the factors that influence student achievement and/or behavior, and appropriate strategies to prevent, manage and de-escalate student behavior
Demonstrated ability to implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies
Understanding of program accommodations and modifications to meet the diverse needs of students with learning and behavioral challenges
Familiarity of the Life Skills Planner and task analysis preferred
Awareness and adherence to confidentiality and privacy matters
Job Specifications Hours of Work Full-time, 10-month position Rate of Pay As per the collective agreement Supervisor Principal Posting Number EA 35-26-27 Effective Date November 10, 2026
Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honor, recognize, and respect these communities as wellas all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewardsof these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.

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📌 1.0 FTE EA at Russell Reid - CAS (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario