OSSTF-ESSP
Supply Educational Assistant
(Daily Occasional/Long-Term Assignment)
Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.
Our vision is to engage , inspire , innovate , because we are always learning .
The Avon Maitland District School Board is seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting students with diverse needs and providing age appropriate learning environments inside our schools.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours of Work: Casual/Call-in basis, Monday - Friday, from September to June (10 months)
Compensation Package Details:
Daily Rate: $27.16 per hour + vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement
Long-Term Assignment Rate: $28.11 per hour + vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement
Pension Plan : Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System ( OMERS )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:
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24/7 confidential support
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Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.
Core Responsibilities
- Apply Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) strategies to promote positive behavior (training provided)
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Assist with physical mobility, positioning, lifting, equipment transfers, and personal care (e.g., toileting).
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Foster safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
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Maintain strict confidentiality standards with student, staff and school information
Qualifications
- 2 year Educational Support Diploma or equivalent board-recognized experience (Degree/Diploma in Child & Youth Care, Developmental Services, Social Work, or a related field).
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Experience supporting students with special needs or behavioural challenges is an asset and school-based experience is considered an asset;
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Flexibility, patience, empathy and the ability to work closely with students with complex needs, classroom teacher, and Administration;
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Candidates must be capable of performing the essential physical duties of the position, such as running/walking on uneven ground, lifting, positioning and transferring children and equipment and utilizing Behaviour Management System techniques where required;
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Reliable transportation and availability for on-call/casual shifts with short notice.
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Note – a Criminal Reference Check is part of the requirement process.
Why Join AMDSB?
- We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments;
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Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers;
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Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration;
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Competitive compensation package, which is outlined above.
Join our team! Apply today.
Interested applicants are requested to apply through Apply to Education.
If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627.
Please note that your application has not been successfully submitted until it appears in your Job Application Log.
We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.
Communication with selected applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.
The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process, upon request.
Dr. Graham Shantz, Chief Executive Officer
