Description
Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: 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.
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;
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.
Additional Information:
applicants will have the option of choosing the schools that they would be interested in supporting;
assignments can only be accepted after 8 pm the night before of the vacancy;
candidates must be able to provide a reference from a permanent OCSB staff member.
Hourly wage: $25.24
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.
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: Notice of Collection - In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), 1989. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act (R.S.O. 1990 c.E.2) 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’ may be viewed on the Board’s website at www.ocsb.ca. Questions about the privacy of your child’s information should be directed to your school Principal or the Privacy Officer, Phone: 613-224-2222 ext 2271 | privacy@ocsb.ca
