Educational Assistant
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
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Job Description
Educational Assistant
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is seeking a creative, dynamic, and committed Educational Assistant to join their team. This is a 100% Consistent Casual position.
About the Role
Under the direction of the Principal, the Educational Assistant is an integral member of the school team, providing support to students with exceptional needs. This role requires flexibility and involves dealing with confidential information. Responsibilities include supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, participating in pool programs, providing academic support, implementing special programs, and assisting deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired students, as well as physiotherapy exercises and stretches.
Educational Assistants may also modify programs and support learning for students with learning disabilities and speech/language issues. Assignments can include outside yard duties, lifting, toileting, and pool duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Support students with exceptional needs.
- Assist students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities.
- Provide academic and special program support.
- Assist students with visual or hearing impairments.
- Implement physiotherapy exercises and stretches.
- Modify programs for students with learning disabilities and speech/language issues.
- Perform yard duties, lifting, and toileting assistance.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will possess a community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Care/Worker, or equivalent. A minimum of 1-2 years of related experience with school-aged special needs children is required. Valid First Aid certification/CPR Level C is an asset. Training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, TCI, and/or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) is also preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities
- DSW/CYW or equivalent Autism experience
- Assistive Technology
- Behaviour Modification
- Behaviour Management Systems
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Computer Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Yard duty
- Dependability, strong work ethic, flexible team player
- Ability to observe, record and chart behaviour data
- Assistance with toileting/feeding as necessary
Knowledge Assets
- Knowledge of Ontario Curriculum
- Educational communication software (e.g., Dragon, Kurzweil)
About the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
OCDSB is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario, offering a wide range of programs to meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community. They are committed to creating learning and working spaces that honour diversity and inclusion.
Key skills/competency
- Educational Assistant
- Special Needs Support
- Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD
- Child and Youth Care
- Behaviour Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Developmental Services
- Ontario Curriculum
- Assistive Technology
- First Aid CPR
How to Get Hired at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
- Customize your resume: Highlight your DSW/CYW diploma, 1-2 years of experience with special needs children, and any relevant certifications like First Aid/CPR, TCI, or BMS.
- Tailor your application: Emphasize skills like behaviour modification, crisis intervention, and collaborative problem-solving in your cover letter to match the job description.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with specific needs (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder) and how you handle challenging situations with students.
- Showcase flexibility: Demonstrate your ability to be a flexible team player and your strong work ethic, adaptable to varying student needs and daily reassignments.
- Understand the collective agreement: Familiarize yourself with the Student Support Professionals’ Collective Agreement for application considerations.
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