Educational Assistants – Casual Positions

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,400 students each day at 39 in-person schools (32 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,750 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.

The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.

We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people.

Responsibilities:

Working under the direction of the classroom teacher, EAs perform duties such as monitoring and implementing behaviour support measures as outlined in safety plans and providing various levels of program support. Duties may also include creation and preparation of classroom material and assisting in program and lesson planning, such as structured task activities, visual schedules, etc. within the regular workday.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant must possess a two-year college diploma in a related field such as Educational Assistant, Developmental Services Worker, Social Services Worker Early Childhood Educator, Behavioural Science, or a related Human Services discipline; possess six months to one year of combined related experience and on-the-job training to be familiar with job duties and responsibilities such as behavior support, medical protocols, program support, etc. Behaviour management safety training and current First Aid/CPR certification considered an asset. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training is considered an asset, training is made available upon hire. Must possess effective communication, time management and problem-solving skills, strong computer skills, demonstrated ability to protect sensitive information, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Must be comfortable working without close supervision.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group.

This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A and is used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 521/01 Collection of Personal Information, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening will be required of all HPEDSB employees who have direct and regular contact with students.