Permanent Educational Assistant (1.0)

There is a permanent full-time (1.0) opening for an Educational Assistant : The locations with openings are : Avon Public SchoolCentral Perth Elementary SchoolElma Township Public SchoolExeter Elementary SchoolGoderich Public SchoolHamlet Public SchoolListowel Eastdale Public SchoolLittle Falls Public SchoolMaitland River Elementary SchoolMilverton Public SchoolMornington Central Public SchoolNorth Perth Westfield Elementary SchoolNorth Woods Elementary SchoolShakespeare public SchoolSprucedale Public SchoolStratford Intermediate SchoolUpper Thames Elementary SchoolF.

E. Madill Secondary SchoolStratford District Secondary SchoolSouth Huron District High SchoolSt. Marys DCVI Depending upon school / program needs, duties will vary from site to site and may include : Physical and behaviourial supports in self-contained, integrated or resource-withdrawal settings.

Flexibility is required as assignments may vary from working with students who may require varying degrees of physical, behavioural and / or academic support.

• The assignment may change from one setting to another as the school needs change; and, other duties as required. The ideal candidates will possess : The ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, including but not limited to, lifting, toileting and transferring students and supporting associated mobility equipment;
• Proven successful experience in providing consistent daily support for students with behavioural, physical and developmental supports;
• Expertise implementing effective behaviour management strategies and the ability to be flexible to support students with multiple needs;
• Demonstrated ability to work positively and cooperatively as part of the school team; The ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment;
• Good oral and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal and professional skills; Understanding and commitment to confidentiality;
• Minimum one year college level certificate or diploma in the educational assistant or related field, and equivalent experience;

and, Current BMS certification. Rate of Pay : Level 4 of ESSP Collective Agreement Hours of Work : 35 Hours per week, 10 months per yearPension Plan : Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Health & Dental Benefits : Extended and Supplementary Health, Paramedical Services, Dental, including Orthodontics, Out of Province / Country and Health Care Spending AccountStart Date : September 2, 2024 Interested applicants are requested to apply through amdsb.

simplication.com and include three supervisory references by 4 : 00 pm on Friday July 5, 2024.How to Apply? Register / Login to amdsb.

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Dr. Graham Shantz Director of Education