Upper Canada District School Board Occasional Educational Assistant List

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Vacancy Status: There is currently no existing vacancy associated with this posting.

Purpose of Posting: Applications are being accepted to establish a pool of qualified candidates for temporary assignments to support operational requirements.

Job Summary:

Under the direction and the supervision of the Principal and in consultation with the Learning Resource Teacher (LRT) and classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant is responsible for the provision of support to students with exceptional needs within the school. The position involves dealing with confidential information and requires ongoing flexibility and diversity.

In support of student learning, teaching, and other professional staff, the responsibilities are many and varied and include any or all of the following: supporting the instruction of individual and/or groups of students in an academic and/or integrated class environment, overseeing special education students and implementing special education programs related to behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs, where required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

Incumbents must possess a secondary school diploma and two year or three year Community College Diploma in one of the following: Child & Youth Worker, Registered Early Childhood Educator*, Behavioral Science Technician, Educational Assistant, Developmental Services Worker or Social Service Worker, Registered Nurse**, Registered Nursing Assistant or Registered Practical Nurse**

Bachelor Degrees in Child Studies, Sociology and Psychology will be recognized. Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training/certification is an asset.

*RECE registration in good standing

**Nursing diplomas must be accompanied by proof of current certification

Related work experience would be an asset.

Skills Required:

• Possesses individual knowledge and skills applied in the support of student behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs (e.g. sign language, non-violent crisis intervention, behaviour management skills)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of specific social/emotional and physical needs of students with learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, developmental disabilities, or physical challenges
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Well-developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Working knowledge of word processing, Internet, e-mail and related educational computer programs
• Ability to interact appropriately with students, parents, co-workers, Board personnel and community agencies
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and non-confrontational under pressure
• High degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, tact and discretion is essential

• Ability to act as both a team player and independently with minimal supervision

Application:

Your completed application on Apply to Education must include the following:

• Current cover letter.
• Current resume.
• Current Applicant Profile including contact information.
• Complete responses to the job posting questions.

You may also wish to attach relevant diplomas, certifications, reference letters, etc. relevant to your application.

What comes next?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our HR Department via the email provided in Apply to Education. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. These candidates will be invited to attend a virtual live interview via Microsoft Teams. Interviews are typically conducted by two (2) Principals/Vice Principals. Candidates are encouraged to provide answers to interview questions that demonstrate their skills and abilities by providing actual examples of where they have been engaged in the respective work.

Upon successful interview, our HR Department will reach out to the candidate with details on the next step in the recruitment process; references.

The UCDSB selection process includes a review of qualifications, an interview and assessment process, and reference checks. All employment offers are conditional on candidates providing a satisfactory to the Board criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.

As an FYI only at this stage in the process regarding references:

UCDSB requires your current and most recent direct supervisors, where applicable. If you have or are currently working for another School Board, we will require a reference from your Principal/Supervisor.

The UCDSB does not accept colleagues as references nor does it accept personal references.

The UCDSB may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select and/or assess applicants in the hiring process. AI is not used to make final hiring decisions.

Please do not obtain or upload a Police Record/ Criminal Record Check with your application. This documentation is not required unless a job offer is extended to you.