EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Temporary full-time

at  Simcoe County District School Board

SPECIAL DETAILS FOR THIS POSITION:

BMS required. Toileting/lifting required. Experience working with students with an ASD, behavior management techniques and strategies, knowledge of assistive technology, knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication preferred. Working with students in kindergarten, primary, junior and intermediate in regular classroom settings and the learning centre.
Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,
even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
Guided by the
principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County
District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and
inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs
for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate,
short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and
are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion,
and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support
of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse
identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist
the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative
is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our
hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the
prohibited grounds under the Code.
Applicants are to provide permission to contact two
professional references, including their current and most recent
supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be
required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the
Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to
complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of
employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however,
only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted

Please refer the Job description for details