Supply Educational Assistant

SUPPLY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

SYSTEM

Mandatory Requirements:

Two-year post-secondary diploma in a relevant field such as Developmental Service Worker, Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education or Practical Nursing (formerly RNA diploma)

Experience working with students with multiple needs including physical needs, autism, developmental delays, behaviour and anger management needs

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Working knowledge and experience of behaviour modification strategies, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) techniques

Knowledge of augmentative communication strategies

First Aid training

Preferred Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Non-violent crisis intervention training would be an asset

Experience in a computerized environment

Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position are asked to submit a completed Supply Educational Assistant application form (link: http://www.npsc.ca/employment/), resume, and two written work references.

Shawn Fitzsimmons, Chair

Paula Mann, Director of Education

This position will remain open until our supply list is filled. Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis.

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is committed to diversity and inclusion. Please contact our Human Resources Department via email at HumanResources@npsc.ca or via telephone at 705-472-1201. Ext. 31219 prior to the posting’s closing date should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.

For the protection of its students, the Board requires successful applicant submit a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector check) as a condition of employment.

The Board would like to thank all applicants for expressing an interest in this position, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.