Description
Supply Educational Assistants / Long-term Occasional
On-call working up to 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $170.13 per day (including 4%vacation pay)
Join the District School Board of Niagara as a Supply Educational Assistant and become an integral part of a vibrant, innovative community dedicated to student success. With nearly 100 elementary and 17 Secondary schools, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of over 40,000 students.
As a Supply EA, you will have the autonomy to determine your availability and preferred work locations, allowing you to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle. This flexibility extends to choosing the days you want to work, promoting a positive work/life balance. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an OMERS Pension paving the way for long-term financial security. The DSBN provides opportunities for long-term placements that could lead to full-time permanent employment. This means you can build a rewarding and stable career within the organization. Benefit from the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through professional development opportunities offered at the DSBN.
Interested applicants must have:
Proven Experience: Showcase your hands-on experience working with students with special education needs across various age groups, preferably within a school environment.
Collaborative Spirit: Demonstrate your ability to collaborate with classroom teachers. Your contribution to establishing a positive classroom environment is crucial for fostering an atmosphere of growth and support,
Comprehensive Student Support Skills: Highlight your skills in providing support across personal care, mobility, communication, and life skills. Your multifaceted approach ensures students receive the holistic assistance they need.
Behavioural Expertise: Showcase your in-depth understanding of positive behaviour supports, including proficiency in Applied Behaviour Analysis strategies. Your expertise contributes to maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Classroom Management: Illustrate your proven ability to handle classroom management and emergency situations with poise, Your quick and appropriate actions based on established board policies and procedures make you a reliable asset.
Effective Communication: Emphasize your ability to communicate with sensitivity and courtesy. Whether interacting with children, parents, staff, or others, your effective communication skills create a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Adherence to Protocols: Highlight your proven track record of following policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner. Your commitment to adherence ensures a smooth operation within the established guidelines.
Commitment to Confidentiality: Illustrate your unwavering commitment to confidentiality. Your understanding of the importance of discretion is fundamental in creating a safe and trustworthy learning environment.
Skills, Qualifications and Education Requirements
Education Expertise: Graduate of a College of Applied Arts & Technology in Educational Assistant - Special Needs Support (preferred), Autism Behavioural Sciences, Child and Youth Worker, or possess equivalent post-secondary training.
Valuable Experience: Previous experience in an Educational Assistant role within diverse classroom settings is a notable asset, demonstrating your ability to navigate various educational environments.
Mobility and Dedication: Access to reliable transportation, coupled with your enthusiasm to work in multiple DSBN school locations throughout the Niagara region.
Physical Agility: Ability to stand/walk for extended periods. Your capability to move and carry equipment for program activities is an essential contribution.
Supportive Strength: Showcase your commitment to the well-being of students by demonstrating your capacity to physically assist children, including lifting. Your dedication may involve meeting physical demands analysis when necessary.
Emergency Preparedness: Preferred certification in Standard First Aid/CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Behavioural Management Systems (BMS) underscore your commitment to creating a safe and secure learning environment.
Trust and Transparency: Provision of a satisfactory Police Clearance including a Vulnerable Sector Police Check from the last 6 months (or ability to obtain one). This commitment is a fundamental condition of employment.
Don't meet every single requirement? No problem! The DSBN values diversity and inclusivity, so if you're passionate about the role, even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective and enthusiasm are what we value most.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume and include three (3) professional references. We thank all the candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of it’s employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to “Achieving Success Together” and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.
DSBN will make interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.
