Classroom Assistant - Program For Students With Learning Disabilities

The Trillium Demonstration School, Ministry of Education are committed to providing a safe place where students, families and staff find support to learn, grow and discover. At our Demonstration Schools, we provide a specialized student lodging Program for Students with severe Learning Disabilities whose education needs cannot be met in their local school boards. The schools are known for being forward-thinking and technologically advanced.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Students with severe Learning Disabilities? Do you have a background in child development and experience in a child care related field? If so, this career opportunity will be of interest to you.

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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.
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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this Classroom Assistant role, you will:

• Work with Students with severe Learning Disabilities;
  
• Work in a multi-disciplinary setting;
  
• Assist teachers in providing individual and group programs to children with severe Learning Disabilities;
  
• Support and assist Students with unique learning needs;
  
• Support Students within the classroom in completion of assigned work, including work access through technology;
  
• Assist teachers in program preparation and materials.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Community College certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child- related field;
  
• 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 have Learning Disabilities, and may have motivation and self-esteem needs, and show discouragement toward school work;
  
• 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/adolescent development and an understanding of caring for children and teenagers with Learning Disabilities;
  
• Strong computer skills and experience working with classroom learning technology, assistive technology and personal devices;
  
• Able to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff members and other professionals;
  
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and practices that address student care, well-being and safety;
  
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and observation skills to identify students' needs/difficulties;
  
• Ability to be an active participant in a multi-disciplinary team;
  
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, manage change and effectively deal with stress;
  
• Willingness to take initiative to be proactive within the classroom and assist Students with Learning Disabilities as required.