EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-SHAWANOSOWE SCHOOL

Requires –1 Full Time-Educational Assistant (EA)/ (DSW)/ (ECE)/ (CYW)
Required for October 23, 2017

Job Summary: Reporting to Shawanosowe School principal(or designate) and this position will involve providing direct support, teaching and learning to high need students in all areas of exceptionality. The key role is to support the teacher working with individual, groups of, students. This positon will also work alongside and under the guidance and direction of the Teacher, SERT and Principal. School placements will be determined by the Principal. These tasks may vary, from time to time, with the evolution of the school and may include but not be limited to the following;

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

  • Experience working with a variety of student exceptionalities including but not limited to: medically complex, autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, the areas of personal care, physical care, behaviour management and instructional programming;
  • Broad knowledge and Training of a variety of support strategies including ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis), Behavioural Management System, CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) and Augmentative Communication, Crisis Prevention Intervention;
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively support students in transitions and/or implement programming in consultation with classroom teacher, special education support team, and respective therapists i.e.: speech, sensory, occupational, physiotherapy;
  • Responsible for one-on-one care and supervision with supports and direction from teacher/SERT/Principal;

Qualifications:

a)Developmental Service Worker Diploma, Early Childhood Diploma, Educational Assistant Certification, Child and Youth Worker Diploma and or other child related degrees or diplomas in the social services field.

b)Two year experience as an Educational Assistant

c)Valid First Aid/CPR Training

d)Behavioural Management Intervention Training

e)Crisis Prevention Intervention Training

f)Physical abilities consistent with requirements of the job which may include personal and physical care;

g)Knowledgeable in Behaviour Safety Plans and Individual Education Plans

h)Recent and clear CPIC and Vulnerable Sector Screen Report

(Full Job Description Available upon Request) (Wage: Accordance with WRFN Education Assistant Salary Grid).

Please submit a detailed resume, cover letter, 3 current letters of reference (two with business cover letter) and copies of credentials (OCT, diplomas and/or degrees, certificates, etc.) to:

Shawanosowe School

Attention: Principal

Box 208

Birch Island, Ontario

705-285-1311 Telephone

705-285-1314 Facsimile

Email:

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Applications must be received by Friday October 13, 2017 at 4:00 pm

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