Description
This posting is for new graduates who have recently completed their program during 2024 from a related College Diploma/University program.
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is responsible for public education in the rural settings of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog Townships and the urban settings of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering, and Oshawa.
Supply Educational Assistants accept assignments within our board that could last one day or several days in multiple schools. Our supply EAs are essential to ensure coverage and support when staff are absent.
The Supply EA list is a great way to get to know the school communities in DDSB.
This job may be of interest to you if you have education in one of the following areas:
Educational Support/Educational Assistant
Child and Youth Care (CYC) or Child and Youth Worker (CYW)
Development Service worker (DSW)
Intervenor
Psychology background
Autism and Behavioural Science
When applying please include the following in your apply to education profile:
Resume and cover letter
College placement/practicum reports, if applicable to your program- upload under the heading (additional documents).
College diploma/University degree or transcripts
Job Summary :
To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students with exceptionalities. The deployment and assignment of duties within the school of a classroom assistant who is to work in a classroom setting, are the responsibility of the teacher involved, in consultation with the principal.
Major Duties :
1. Assist Teacher in the Teaching and Learning Process
2. Prepare Classroom Material and Equipment as Directed
3. Maintain Class and Student Records, Charts and Files as Directed
4. Assist with General Pupil Supervision as Directed
5. Supervise, Observe and Correct Students' Behaviour as Directed
6. Instruct and Assist Students with Basic Life Skills as Directed
7. Provide Physical Assistance to Students as Directed
8. Assist in the Integration of Students into a Program as Directed
9. Assist in the Physical Development of Students as directed
10. Accompany and Assist Students in their Job Placements
11. Provide Physical and Other Assistance to students
12. Assist with the Education of a student who is Blind.
13. Assist with the Education of Students who are Deaf and/or Non-Verbal
14. Perform such other Duties as may be Assigned by the Principal or the Teacher.
The DDSB is committed to providing learning and working environments that centre Indigenous rights, human rights, and equity, and are welcoming, respectful, safe, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, racism, oppression, and harm.
The DDSB is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. We encourage submissions from candidates who represent the various dimensions of diversity. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
