[MA236] - EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Permanent full-time

[MA236] - EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Permanent full-time

13 Sep
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Simcoe County District School Board
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Oro Station

13 Sep

Simcoe County District School Board

Oro Station

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Educational Assistants provide support to students to achieve success in academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op situations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Educational Assistants contribute to the learning development and integration of all students by creating a safe and supportive environment.

Educational Assistant positions can be physically demanding positions. Position requirements may include, providing students with assistance for toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, transferring, positioning and mobility as required.



Educational Assistant positions may rotate through the school to meet the needs of students in multiple groupings and in a variety of grade levels.

Required Qualifications for all Educational Assistant (EA) positions :

ALL positions require a relevant university degree, or a two-year college diploma in the human services field (Behavioural Sciences - related to ABA, Child and Youth Worker, Child Care Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant - Special Needs Support, Human Services Administration, Registered Nurse, Sign Language Communicator, Sign Language Interpreter, Social Service Worker, or an Ontario Teaching Certificate). In addition, the majority of positions require Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

The duties, responsibilities and requirements for these positions are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the job fact sheet for Educational Assistant.

Special details for this position:

BMS required. Toileting/lifting required. Experience working with students with an ASD,



behavior management techniques and strategies, knowledge of assistive technology, knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication preferred. Working with students in kindergarten, primary, junior and intermediate in regular classroom settings and the learning centre.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Guided by the

principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County

District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and

inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs

for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate,

short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).





We value and

are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion,

and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support

of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse

identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist

the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative

is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our

hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the

prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two

professional references, including their current and most recent

supervisor.



New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be

required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the

Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to

complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of

employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however,

only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjob.ca/job/85444129/ma236-educational-assistant-permanent-full-time-oro-station/?utm_source=html

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