1.0 Temporary Educational Assistant - Chippewa Secondary School

OSSTF Education Workers The Near North District School Board is Hiring! 1.0 Temporary Educational Assistant - Under 90 days Chippewa Secondary School Effective Immediately The Educational Assistant duties of this position are likely to include, but are not limited to, working with students with autism, behavioural exceptionalities, physical and developmental disabilities. The position will involve working as a team member in a special education program, delivering alternative program goals, therapy goals, sensory breaks, toileting support, communication needs, and outings. Qualifications : Two-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in the social services field Knowledge / Skills Required : Experience working with a variety of student exceptionalities including but not limited to : medically complex, autism, developmental disabilities and physical disabilities Broad knowledge of a variety of support strategies including ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis), Behaviour Management Systems, CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) and Augmentative Communication Demonstrated ability to effectively support students in transition and / or implement programming in consultation with classroom teacher, central behavioural support team and respective therapists i.e. speech, sensory, occupational, physiotherapy Knowledge and respect for Indigenous teachings and culture Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a school-based team Rate of Pay :  $20.80 per hour plus 4% vacation pay and applicable statutory holiday pay Please ensure your have uploaded your applicable Educational Diploma(s) and / or Degree(s) to your Apply to Education Portfolio All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.). Please ask us how we may help you by contacting : Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board 963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1 Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5077 - Fax (705) 472-5412