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The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.
We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:
Program Manager, Educational Assistants, Learning Support Services
100% Regular
Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week (12 Month Work Year)
$83,100 to $97,800 per annum (Union Exempt)
Under the general direction of the Superintendent of Learning Support Services, and reporting to the System Principal(s) of Learning Support Services (LSS), the Program Manager, Educational Assistants, is responsible for attracting, retaining and providing professional development to both central and school based Educational Assistants. Working in collaboration with Program, Learning and Innovation, as well as People, Culture and Leadership the Program Manager will be responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of program and support staff, developing program content, operational procedures and guidelines in relation to hiring and supervising Educational Assistants for evening and/or summer programs, as applicable. The Program Manager, Educational Assistants, will play an important role in liaising with community partners to build stronger relationships.
Key Responsibilities And Attributes Required
Research and review best practices and service delivery models to best support system needs and strategic priorities.
Responsible for development and coordination of annual professional development plan for all school-based and central Educational Assistants to build capacity, ensure consistency, and enhance the effectiveness of this employee group in supporting students.
Liaise with school-based and central Educational Assistants in person through classroom observation and follow up.
Managerial skills for hiring, supervising and evaluating staff; as well as demonstrating leadership for coaching, mentoring, and motivating teams; demonstrated commitment to team work and team building.
Excellent communication skills required in order to respond in writing or through verbal conversations, and demonstrated interpersonal qualities to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Oral communications for making presentations, in a large or small group setting;
Writing skills for preparing reports, complex correspondence, and communications to the system.
Organizational skills, as well as time management techniques for organizing, planning and implementing programs/projects, juggling multiple demands and working within short and conflicting deadlines.
Significant judgment for decision-making and problem resolution. Ability to solve complex problems and support staff in resolving issues that arise in emotionally challenging and charged environments.
Demonstrated commitment to and integration of human rights and equity principles.
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and team building.
Knowledge of the role of Educational Assistants in schools and on Central Teams.
Knowledge and experience of the educational system and community services.
Knowledge of applicable software applications including Microsoft Suite and google applications in order to accomplish work of this position.
Proficient in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, and relevant database systems used to accomplish work.
Note: access to reliable transportation when required to visit schools or administrative sites.
This knowledge would normally be acquired through a post-secondary education degree in Developmental Service Worker, Child & Youth Care program or equivalent, as well as 5 to 6 years experience as an Educational Assistant, and 1-2 years experience in a supervisory role. A combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Application Process
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com.
External Applicants: If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at https://ocdsb.simplication.com Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter which outlines your qualifications and suitability for the this position.
Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook.
OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca at any time.
EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS – BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER
Personal information is
collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the
eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection
should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean,
Ontario K2H 6L3
