Help students access learning as an Educational Assistant with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, supporting exceptional needs through varied school-based services.

This 50% term assignment offers 17.5 weekly hours, scheduled from 8:15 to 11:45. Working under the Principal, you will provide regular classroom support for the general population. Responsibilities include collaborating with teaching and professional staff, supporting special programs, and assisting students requiring developmental, sensory, or physical support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide regular classroom support for the general population
- Collaborate with teaching and other skilled staff
- Participate in pool programs and academic support
- Support deaf, hard of hearing,



or visually impaired students
- Assist with physiotherapy exercises and stretches

Requirements:

- DSW, CYW, or equivalent community college diploma
- One to two years’ experience with school aged special needs children
- Assistive Technology and computer skills
- Collaborative Problem Solving and Behaviour Modification skills
- Dependability, flexibility, and strong work ethic

Use classroom support, collaborative problem solving, and student-focused assistance to serve diverse learning needs across the OCDSB.

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