Overview
Educational Assistant Hopewell Avenue PS – TERM Jobs in Montréal, Canada at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
Position: Educational Assistant (100%) – Hopewell Avenue PS – TERM
Educational Assistant
Under the direction of the Principal, the Educational Assistant is an integral member of the school team, responsible for providing support to students with exceptional needs within the school. The role involves handling confidential information and requires flexibility and adaptability.
Responsibilities
Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and speech/language issues.
Participate in pool programs, academic support, and special programs.
Assist students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired.
Conduct physiotherapy exercises and stretches.
Perform outside yard duties, lifting, toileting, and pool duties as needed.
Modify programs and support learning plans, leveraging knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum.
Use educational communication software such as Dragon and Kurzweil as assets.
Current Assignment Example
Behaviour Intervention Program (BIP) for an extremely volatile and physically aggressive student, requiring strong de‑escalation skills, competence with Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) response—including containments and mat use—and the ability to remain composed under intense pressure.
Candidate Profile
Community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Care/Worker, or an equivalent program.
Minimum of 1–2 years of related experience with school‑aged special‑needs children.
Valid First Aid certification/CPR Level C (asset).
Completed Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention, TCI, and/or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training.
Required
Skills and Abilities
DSW/CYW or equivalent education.
Experience with Autism.
Familiarity with Assistive Technology.
Behaviour Modification and Behaviour Management Systems expertise.
Collaborative Problem‑Solving skills.
Computer skills.
Crisis Intervention skills.
Yard duty capability.
Dependability, strong work ethic, and flexible team player.
Ability to observe, record, and chart behaviour data.
Assistance with toileting duties.
Benefits
Salary: $29.54 – $32.95 per hour. Benefits are included.
Equal Opportunity Statement
OCDSB invites people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and ages to apply, honoring the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people and reflecting the diversity of Ottawa.
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Title: Educational Assistant Hopewell Avenue PS – TERM
Company: Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
Location: Montréal, Canada
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