Classroom Assistant Program For Students With Learning Disabilities

Apply By: Friday, January 12, 2024, 11:59 PM

Classroom Assistant

Program for Students with Learning Disabilities

Organization: Ministry of Education

Division: Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch

City: Belleville

Language of Position(s): English

Job Term: 3 Temporary- irregular, on-call/supply positions (January 2024 to June 2024)

Job Code: U0114 - Classroom Assistant

Salary: $22.86 - $25.22 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:Open

Job ID: 209205 (PDSB23-259)

The Sagonaska Demonstration School, Ministry of Education is 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 education Program for Students with severe Learning Disabilities, whose education needs cannot be met in their local school boards, specifically in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. 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 childcare related field? Do you have experience assisting children to develop their reading, writing and mathematical techniques and skills? If so, this career opportunity will be of interest to you.

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?

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 in areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.
• 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.
• Be supervised and assigned duties by the School Principal.
• Assist with organizing, implementing and supervising school based activities.
• Supervision of students as required.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• Community College certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child-related field.
• Standard First Aid and CPR with AED is a job requirement, and we may be able to assist with certification.

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 schoolwork.
• 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.

Address:

• 3 English Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 350 Dundas Street W, Belleville, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:4

Category: Education and Training

Posted on: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Note:

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

How to apply:

1.  You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.

2.  Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

3.  Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

4.  Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.

5.  OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

Send application to: PSBjobs@ontario.caby quoting PDSB23-259.

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, January 12, 2024, 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening, or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code.