Supply Educational Assistant
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The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Supply Educational Assistant.
WHO ARE WE?
At PVNC Catholic, more than 2,300 dedicated staff work together to develop the intellectual, spiritual, mental, physical and emotional well-being of more than 14,700 students in 30 elementary and 6 secondary schools. We are committed to creating a school board that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure an equitable and inclusive work environment.
PVNCCDSB recognizes that, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels should reflect, demonstrate understanding of, and respond to a diverse population. In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, we will value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
As an employee of the Board, you join a community dedicated to excellence in Catholic Education. We offer inclusive working and learning spaces in communities where you can live, work and thrive. Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Cobourg, Grafton, Campbellford, Peterborough and Lindsay are just some of the vibrant, diverse communities we serve.
Being Creative, Being Well, Being Community - these are the three priorities that form the core of everything we do at PVNC Catholic. We invite you to bring your creativity, your spark and your passion for education to our school communities. We also value the voice of all our employees and believe that everyone plays an important and unique role in contributing to diversity of thought and experience in our Board.
As a Supply Educational Assistant (EA), you will work directly with students with special needs and exceptionalities, supporting their unique behavioural and medical needs. Supply EAs make an important impact to the students they support by ensuring continuance of learning when their regular EA is absent. In this role, you’ll enjoy flexibility and ownership over your own weekly schedule. This means you that determine which days of the week you are available to work, and you choose the geographic regions where you would like to work as well. All this flexibility promotes a healthy work/life balance. Additionally, our Supply EAs earn competitive wages ($28.51/hour), have the opportunity to contribute to an OMERS pension, and also have access to long-term occasional assignments (LTOs). It’s a rewarding position where you are constantly learning, collaborating with staff, and working with students who need you the most.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist students with hygienic and personal care such as toileting, catheterizing, life skills, etc.
- Administer medication in accordance with Board Policy and Administration Regulations; AP-HS-401 Administration of Medication and/or Special Services.
- Assist in occupational, physio, speech and other therapy or behavioural programs as directed.
- Carry out training programs such as Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.), Co-op Education, job training, safety programs, etc., as assigned.
- Assist with the supervision of in-school and out-of-school student activities.
- Assist in the development, implementation and tracking of instructional programs.
- Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and equipment as directed.
- Participate in Identification, Placement and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.) Meetings, case conferences, etc. when required.
- Assist with the loading and unloading of school buses or taxis as directed.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THIS POSITION:
The following are minimum requirements of this position. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also apply.
- Requires O.S.S.D., plus two years of specialized training, i.e., Educational Assistant Program, Child Youth Worker, Autism Support Worker, Personal Support Worker or equivalent. Requires knowledge of strategies and experience supporting students.
- Requires knowledge of pertinent Board policies and directives such as Physical Intervention, Discipline, Administration of Medication and/or Special Services
- Requires operating audio-visual and office equipment such as computer, projectors, photocopier, etc. and knowledge in the operation of equipment such as wheelchair, parapodium, walkers, etc.
- Requires performing physical duties such as lifting, positioning students. May also include implementation of Behaviour Management Systems physical intervention strategies.
- Requires communicating effectively and working cooperatively with students, Board personnel, parents, community agencies and organizations.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE THE ROLE FOR YOU?
Interested applicants are invited to apply directly to the posting. All applications should include the following:
- A detailed cover letter;
- A resume of qualifications and experience;
While we welcome all applications, we will only respond to those who are short-listed for this role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and we wish you all the best in your career journey.
WHAT NEXT STEPS COULD LOOK LIKE:
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via an email to participate in an interview (typically held in-person). We anticipate that candidates invited to interview will be contacted shortly after the posting closes.
- Please check your junk mail, as sometimes these invitations go directly to junk.
- The successful candidate must submit a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within 6 months of hire, prior to starting this position.
PVNCCDSB is committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education. We leverage our inclusive organizational culture to further build upon our dynamic and diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), PVNCCDSB will work collaboratively and respectfully with you in all stages of the recruitment process and throughout your employment. For further information about what accommodation and accessibility look like at PVNCCDSB please refer to. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Coordinator at 705-748-4861 ext. 1248.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the personal information provided is collected under the Education Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
