Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for working with students with Special Needs (specifically physical and intellectual disabilities and behavioural or other learning difficulties). The Educational Assistant, as a professional and integral member of the school team, is responsible for the provision of academic, physical and emotional support to students with exceptional needs within the school in order to encourage student independence and the development of unique talents of individual students.
This position works 16.915 hours per week; schedule to be determined by the Principal.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences to the role:
Relevant training (for example, Behaviour Management Systems Training - BMS)
Experience working with students with special needs and with students who are exhibiting severe behavioural/emotional difficulties
Proven ability, experience and skill in working as a member of a team
College Diploma or University Degree in a related field, or an Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate
2 - 3 years prior experience with special needs students
Exceptional interpersonal skills in dealing with children and adolescents
Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.
Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at hr@smcdsb.on.ca.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation,
to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Frances Bagley Maria Hardie
Director of Education Board of Trustees
