AMDSB - Educational Assistant - Daily Occasional or Long-Term AssignmentAvon Maitland District School Board • Seaforth, ON, CA

AMDSB - Educational Assistant - Daily Occasional or Long-Term Assignment

Avon Maitland District School Board • Seaforth, ON, CA

16 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Overview

AMDSB - Educational Assistant - Daily Occasional or Long-Term Assignment

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do. We are always learning. Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights three main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say : I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

OSSTF-ESSP Educational Assistant – Daily Occasional / Long-Term Assignment. AMDSB seeks individuals who are passionate about supporting students with special needs and creating positive learning environments inside our schools. Successful applicants can choose which AMDSB schools they are willing to travel to and will receive assignment offers through an automated callout system.

Hours of Work

Casual / Call-in basis, Monday - Friday, from September to June (10 months).

Start Date

As soon as possible.

Compensation

Daily Rate : $24.28 per hour + vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement
Long-Term Assignment Rate : $26.56 per hour + vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement

Benefits

Pension Plan : Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Through TELUS, including 24 / 7 confidential support and access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.

Responsibilities

Support students with diverse needs individually and / or in a group setting

Provide support for the behaviour, safety, medical and physical needs of a student. Duties may include lifting, toileting, positioning and transferring children and equipment and application of Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) (training provided)

Availability to accept assignments on a casual basis during the day and with short notice

Qualifications

Educational Assistant Diploma and / or experience deemed equivalent by the Board

Post-Secondary Degree / Diploma in a related field (Child Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Social Service Worker)

Experience working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities is strongly preferred; school-based experience is an asset

Flexibility, patience, empathy and ability to work closely with students with complex needs, classroom teacher, and Administration

Capable of performing essential physical duties of the position (running / walking on uneven ground, lifting, positioning and transferring children and equipment; Utilization of Behaviour Management System techniques where required)

Access to reliable transportation and ability to attend specific schools

Availability to accept assignments on a casual basis during the day and with short notice

Note – a Criminal Reference Check is part of the requirement process.

Why Join AMDSB?

We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments

Great work culture with staff who embrace meaningful careers

Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters belonging and collaboration

Competitive compensation package, as outlined above

Join our team! Apply today. If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information provided on the applicant's profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process, upon request.

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