Classroom Assistant On-Call/Supply Positions

Job ID: 212928 (PDSB24-034)
The Sir James Whitney 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.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• work with multi-challenged Deaf children.
  
• work in a multi-disciplinary setting.
  
• assist in providing individual and group programs to Deaf children.
  
• assist with physical needs of children.
  
• follow up on specialized programs set up by other agencies/professionals.
  
• assist in program preparation and materials.
  
• availability to work on-call hours as required.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

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

Skills and Qualifications

Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:

• demonstrated experience working with children 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.