Lambton Kent District School Board Looking for Educational Assistant – Supply at Chatham, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Position Type : Daily Occasional

Position Open To : External Applicants Only

Posting Overview

The Educational Assistant, under the direction of the Principal, will assist in the implementation of pupil programs and services. The Lambton Kent District School Board, serves more than 21,000 students in 50 Elementary and 12

Secondary schools across Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent. Prospective qualified Educational Assistants who are able to work on a daily occasional basis are invited to submit their applications.

• must be available to work a minimum of 3-5 days/week;
• must be available to work 10 months during the school year;
• must be willing to travel throughout Chatham-Kent and/or Sarnia-Lambton;
• must be available to work on a daily occasional basis;
• must be available to work on a last-minute, call-in basis.

Qualifications/Experience

• Applicants must possess a post secondary diploma in one of the following: CYW, DSW, SSW; or a two

year diploma in an Educational Assistant Program;

• ECE diploma with special education experience may be considered (proof of membership with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators required);
• PSW diploma with additional related experience may be considered;
• Other related education and experience may be considered.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge

• Working with physically disabled, developmentally disabled, multiple exceptionalities & medically fragile, behaviour, speech & language, learning disabled, mildly intellectually disabled, autistic;
• Supervising and implementing daily routines;
• Implementing teacher designed and supervised instructional programs;
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the job which includes attending to the physical care/needs of the student(s); includes toileting, feeding, lifting and positioning students in a safe manner, implementing therapist recommendations; attending to needs of seizure activity and the non-catheterization procedure (training provided);
• Communicating effectively with teachers and students relative to Educational Assistant duties;
• Working effectively as part of the school team.

Application Instructions

Applications will only be accepted through our online process until 4:00 p.m. on the posting closing date. Applicants should include a cover letter and resume. Inquiries can be directed to: Sam Zoccano, Recruitment Officer, 519-336-1500 Ext. 31322.

All applicants will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive one, please contact Apply to Education directly prior to the deadline date and time.

The Lambton Kent District School Board Is Committed To Supporting Inclusive And Equitable Learning And Work Environments For All. Through Our Recruitment And Selection Process, We Strive To Provide a Qualified Workforce That Reflects The Diversity Of Our Communities. We Welcome Applications From Candidates With Diverse Background And Lived Experiences As a Member Of a Marginalized Group, Including But Not Limited To

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.