AMDSB - Supply Educational Assistant - Daily Occasional/Long-Term Assignment

Job summary

Apply Behaviour Management Systems to promote positive behavior and assist students with physical mobility and personal care. Foster safe, inclusive learning environments while maintaining strict confidentiality of student and staff information.

Job details

OSSTF-ESSP Supply Educational Assistant (Daily Occasional/Long-Term Assignment) Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged. Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate, because we are always learning. The Avon Maitland District School Board is seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting students with diverse needs and providing age appropriate learning environments inside our schools. Start Date: As soon as possible Hours of Work: Casual/Call-in basis, Monday - Friday, from September to June (10 months) Compensation Package Details Daily Rate: $27.16 per hour + vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement Long-Term Assignment Rate: $28.11 per hour + vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System ( ) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Through TELUS Which Includes 24/7 confidential support Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources. Core Responsibilities Apply Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) strategies to promote positive behavior (training provided) Assist with physical mobility, positioning, lifting, equipment transfers, and personal care (e.g., toileting). Foster safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. Maintain strict confidentiality standards with student, staff and school information Qualifications 2 year Educational Support Diploma or equivalent board-recognized experience (Degree/Diploma in Child & Youth Care, Developmental Services, Social Work, or a related field). Experience supporting students with special needs or behavioural challenges is an asset and school-based experience is considered an asset; Flexibility, patience, empathy and the ability to work closely with students with complex needs, classroom teacher, and Administration; Candidates must be capable of performing the essential physical duties of the position, such as running/walking on uneven ground, lifting, positioning and transferring children and equipment and utilizing Behaviour Management System techniques where required; Reliable transportation and availability for on-call/casual shifts 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 creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments; Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers; Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration; Competitive compensation package, which is outlined above. Join our team! Apply today. Interested applicants are requested to apply through. If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627. Please note that your application has not been successfully submitted until it appears in your Job Application Log. Click the [Apply] button on the bottom right-hand corner of the job description page to view this. 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 selected applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant'sprofile 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 any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process, upon request. Dr. Graham Shantz, Chief Executive Officer

What you’ll do

Apply Behaviour Management Systems to promote positive behavior and assist students with physical mobility and personal care. Foster safe, inclusive learning environments while maintaining strict confidentiality of student and staff information.

Requirements

Requires a 2-year Educational Support Diploma or equivalent experience in a related field such as Child & Youth Care or Social Work. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting and transferring students and possess reliable transportation for on-call shifts.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay • Defined Pension Plan • Employee Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Behaviour Management Systems
• Physical Mobility Support
• Personal Care
• Special Needs Support
• Behavioral Management
• Confidentiality
• Inclusive Learning
• Empathy
• Patience
• Flexibility

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare