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Classroom Assistant

Job ID:
224832
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
City:
London
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
4 Temporary - Irregular, on-call/supply positions (to work on an as-needed basis)
Job code:
U0114 - Classroom Assistant
Salary:
$24.61 - $27.14 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Job ID: 224832 (Competition # PDSB24-217)

The Robarts School for the Deaf is a community-based bilingual/bicultural School for the Deaf, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, language, cultural and social needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.

If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career and would like to be part of a specialized team recognized as leaders in the field of Deaf education then consider this exciting employment opportunity.

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About the job

  • work in a multi-disciplinary setting;
  • assist in providing individual and group programs to students who are deaf;
  • assist in program preparation and materials;
  • availability to work on-call hours as required.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

  • Community College certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child- related field;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff using American Sign Language (ASL);
  • Current certification in CPR and First Aid.

Skills and Qualifications

Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:
  • demonstrated experience working with students who are deaf and may have other emotional and behavioural disorders;
  • demonstrated experience implementing academic and prescribed behaviour management programs in the classroom;
  • knowledge of education terms and strategies as they relate to students with behavioural and educational exceptionalities
  • knowledge of child development and an understanding of caring for children with special needs;
  • excellent communications skills, written English and American Sign Language (ASL) (or willingness to learn) to communicate effectively with students and staff;
  • knowledge of relevant legislation /policies /procedures /guidelines/practices that address student care and safety;
  • excellent analytical, problem solving and observation skills to identify students' needs/difficulties;
  • ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
  • ability and willingness to assist special needs students as required.

Additional information:

Apply by:
Monday, January 6, 2025 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 4 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 1515 Cheapside St, London, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Education and Training
Posted on:
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Note:

  • In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

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    A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.


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