EA 57-24-25 CAS 1.0 FTE EA at Cedarland

by Grand Erie District School Board

Reference #: EA 57-24-25 CAS
Date Posted: Jan 29, 2025
Grand Erie District School Board

Job Description

1.0 FTE Educational Assistant
10-Month Position
Cedarland PS (Brantford, ON)

Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie is committed to learning, leading and inspiring. The Education Centre is located in Brantford. 

The Educational Assistant works under the direction of the classroom teacher and under the supervision of the Principal. Placement may be in a variety of settings including regular and/or self-contained classrooms. The Principal reserves the right to re-allocate educational assistant positions within the school at any time based on student needs.

Responsibilities:
  • Lifting, toileting, feeding, possible catheterization
  • Preparation of learning materials
  • Riders’ aide duties
  • As part of a team, provide input and implement Individual Education Plans and Behaviour & Safety Plans
  • Supporting students, where appropriate, to develop independence through release of responsibility from adult support
  • Directly assisting students who require support with behaviour and/or self-regulation, or other identified needs (ie academic, socio-emotional and/or cultural)
  • Tracking of student behaviour as directed by the Behaviour Counsellor
  • Participation in student swimming programs
  • May be required to wear personal protective equipment
  • overtime and use of a personal vehicle may be required
  • may be required to be available for a call-back outside of regular working hours for emergency situations

Qualifications:
  • Community college diploma in a related discipline (ie educational assistant, developmental service worker or child and youth worker)
  • Experience working students in an educational setting and/or with special needs preferred
  • Current certification in Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) preferred
  • First Aid certification preferred
  • Autism Intervenor course or experience working with children with Autism preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to build rapport with students, to work collaboratively with staff and students, and to implement student programs as directed by the teacher
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the factors that influence student achievement and/or behaviour, and appropriate strategies to prevent, manage and de-escalate student behaviour
  • Demonstrated ability to implement Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies
  • Understanding of program accommodations and modifications to meet the diverse needs of students with learning and behavioural challenges
  • Familiarity of the Life Skills Planner and task analysis preferred
  • Awareness and adherence to confidentiality and privacy matters
 
Job Specifications
Hours of Work Full-time, 10-month position
Rate of Pay As per the collective agreement
Supervisor Principal
Posting Number EA 57-24-25 CAS
Effective Date February 10, 2025
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Casual applicants may apply by clicking the button below by February 4, 2025, at 7:00 pm.     

All submissions are to include a complete cover letter, resume, qualifications, and the names of three (3) professional references at least one of which must be a current supervisor (one document if submitted electronically). All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector search”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.

Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview.  Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.

All submissions are subject to a screening process and some applicants may not be granted an interview.

Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.