Description
CYCW, SSW and DSW **Students Only**
CUPE 2357
Job Description: The Educational Assistant is hired as a support staff to a classroom where there is a child with specific needs to be met (developmentally delayed, physically handicapped, deaf, blind, or experiencing behaviour/social/medical problems), or a special education classroom (social adjustment, communication, learning disability). Consequently, each assignment will be different. However, in a global and generic sense, the Educational Assistant provides support in the students’ academic development; responds to the students’ physical, emotional and hygienic needs; acts as a team member of the school in any area which may directly assist the assigned student(s), or may contribute to the educational program as a whole; and performs other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be graduating in the spring of 2025 with one of the following College diplomas: Developmental Service Worker, Child & Youth Care Worker or have a diploma in a related discipline. First Aid, CPR, NVCI, Braille and/or Signing are considered an asset.
Salary : Hourly wage of $25.24 plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay
How to Apply: All applications for our Casual Educational Assistant (Student) List must be submitted through Apply to Education. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility for an interview.
About the Ottawa Catholic School Board
The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is located in Ottawa, Ontario. As Canada’s capital city, Ottawa ranks among the world's most desirable cities to call home. We have a small-town feel with a big-city presence and a population of just over a million people.
The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at hrstaffing@ocsb.ca prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Information Collection Authorization: In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Protection of Health Information Protection Act. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act as amended, and may be used as necessary for some or all of the following principal administrative purposes related to: The Ottawa Catholic School Board’s operation, school programs and educational services, student records, and Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board’s ‘Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure’ & the ‘Protection of Privacy Policy’ support document entitled ‘Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information’ may be viewed on the Board’s website at www.ocsb.ca. Please contact your school Principal with questions, and/or the Privacy Officer, Ottawa Catholic School Board, 570 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, ON K2G 3R4. Phone: 613-224-2222 | info@ocsb.ca
