Supply Educational Assistants

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE ARE INTERVIEWING AND HIRING WEEKLY FOR THIS POSITION ON A ONGOING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.

About Us

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centred individuals enabled to transform society.

A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37,000 students of all ages across our 46 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.

We encourage all applicants to view our Careers Website for more information about our Board.

As a Supply Educational Assistant, you must have the desire and physical ability to work with elementary and secondary students with special needs within the classroom.

Supply Educational Assistants support students with diverse needs such as Down Syndrome, Autism, behavioural concerns, and students requiring Total Care (toileting, feeding, lifting and diapering).

Position Details

School Locations :

Halton Region - Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown and Acton

Effective Date : Immediately

Immediately

Salary :

$26.84 per hour (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

As a collaborative team member, the Educational Assistant assists the teacher in the delivery of daily programs and care of students with special needs.

The Educational Assistant assists in carrying out all Board-approved programs including (but not limited to) occupational therapy, physiotherapy, academic and behavioural programs.

Qualifications / Experience

Community College Educational Support Diploma or related field of study or work experience

A minimum of one (1) year demonstrated successful experience supporting individuals with special needs is preferred.

Proven ability to work as a team member; high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy; ability to adapt to changing situations;

ability to cope with stressful situations.

Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols and strategies

This position is covered by the C.U.P.E. Local 5200.00 Collective Agreement.

Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire :

an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months

Equity and Inclusion

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities.

We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region.

Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups.

To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to : First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and / or invisible (physical and / or mental) disabilities.

Special Considerations

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process.

Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382.

Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Questions

If you require assistance with ApplyToEducation, please contact 1-877-900-5627 or email [email protected].

If you require additional information regarding this position, please do not hesitate to contact our support staff recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Nawal Syed) at?

905-632-6300?or?1-800-741-8382.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.