Supply Special Needs Educational Assistants

Position Summary

Supply Special Needs Educational Assistants support children and youth in educational settings who have a wide range of abilities and exceptionalities including autism, significant emotional and behavioural challenges, mental health issues, learning difficulties and physical health concerns.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• supporting the instructional, behavioural and social needs of students in an increasingly complex environment
• assisting with planning, implementing and reviewing individualized program plans
• adapting or modifying classroom materials to meet the specialized needs of students
• assisting students to acquire skills in the areas of communication and language development
• facilitating and encouraging positive interactions between students, staff and the community
• monitoring student conduct and intervening when students engage in challenging behaviours
• supervising students during break periods, bus arrival and departure and in community settings

Education / Qualifications

• Special Needs Educational Assistant Certificate or Child and Youth Care Diploma
• two years related experience preferably in an educational environment
• ability to work in complex environments requiring constant supervision of high risk students
• proven ability to implement effective de-escalation strategies
• flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments
• excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• proven success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with teachers, parents and special needs students
• ability to perform physical activities including lifting, transferring and providing personal care as necessary

Rate of Pay

$ - $ per hour

Nature of Work

Casual : Hourly, on-call work up to 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday

Temporary : Long term part-time and full-time assignments in excess of 25 cumulative work days in the same assignment and location

Permanent Positions : Eligibility to apply for permanent, advertised positions