Description
Student Support Worker (CUPE)
Why Work With 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 with 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 OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to the continuous diversification of ideas.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
Are you interested in working as a Classroom Supervisor (non-certified teacher) or Student Support Worker? If so, more information about these positions can be found below:
Under the general direction of the school Principal, the Classroom Supervisor will:
provide adult supervision in a classroom when a qualified teacher replacement is not available;
provide an added safety element by ensuring that an adult is present in the classroom;
assist students with completing work assigned by their teacher;
follow the Board's privacy policy and protect all student's privacy;
additional duties assigned by the school principal may include outside recess, bus, or lunch supervision.
Additional Information:
students currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program should apply to job #3808048;
applicants will have the option of choosing the schools that they would be interested in supporting;
assignments can only be accepted the morning of the vacancy;
candidates must be able to provide a reference from a permanent OCSB staff member.
Under the direction of the school principal and the instructional supervision of the classroom teacher, the Student Support worker:
provides support in a classroom where there is a child with specific needs to be met (developmentally delayed, physically challenged, deaf, blind, or experiencing social/emotional and behavioural difficulties);
provides support in the students’ academic development;
responds to the students’ physical and emotional needs; and
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.
As the needs of each student will differ, the duties of individual Student Support Workers may be different, however, the nature and intent of the position is such that responsibilities will be comparable.
Required Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
over 18 years of age;
preference will be given to current university or college students or graduates of a university or college program;
experience working with children with a variety of physical, learning styles, intellectual disabilities and behavioural or other learning difficulties;
experience working with students from different cultural backgrounds;
effective communication and interpersonal skills;
knowledge of teaching practices or previous work with children and youth is an asset;
all successful candidates will need to provide a valid vulnerable Police check (dated 6 months or less) at the time of onboarding. Failure to do so will disqualify you from continuing in the hiring process.
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through Apply to Education. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility. Due to the high volume of applications we thank all applicants; however, only those that are successful in the initial screening process will be contacted.
Rate of Pay: $144.23/day + 4% vacation pay as a Classroom Supervisor and $25.24 per hour as a Student Support Worker
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
