Support exceptional-needs students as an Educational Assistant with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, working 17.5 hours weekly.

Under the Principal's direction, you will support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and speech or language issues. The assignment includes regular classroom support for the general population, collaborating with teaching and professional staff. Duties may involve academic support, special programs, assistive technology, and student care. Confidential information, flexibility, and varied responsibilities are central to this work.

Key Responsibilities

- Support students with autism and developmental disabilities
- Provide academic support and implement special programs




- Modify programs for learning and speech or language needs
- Observe, record, and chart behaviour data
- Assist with toileting, yard duties, lifting, or pool programs

Requirements:
- Community college diploma in DSW, CYW, or equivalent
- One to two years' related experience with school-aged special-needs children
- Autism experience and behaviour modification knowledge
- Completed crisis intervention or behaviour management training
- Assistive technology and computer skills

Bring student support, behaviour observation, and cooperative problem-solving skills to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

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