Casual Educational Assistants - Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,300 students each day at 39 in-person schools (32 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary) and one K-8 virtual school. Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,800 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.

Working under the direction of the classroom teacher, EAs perform duties such as:

• monitoring and implementing behaviour support measures as outlined in safety plans and providing various levels of program support. 
• the creation and preparation of classroom material and assisting in program and lesson planning, such as structured task activities, visual schedules, etc. within the regular workday.

Requirements

• The successful applicant must be capable of performing the above responsibilities; 
• must possess a two-year college diploma in a related field such as Educational Assistant, Developmental Services Worker, Social Services Worker Early Childhood Educator, Behavioural Science, or a related Human Services discipline;
• possess six months to one year of combined related experience and on-the-job-training to be familiar with job duties and responsibilities such as behavior support, medical protocols, program support, etc. 
• Behaviour management safety training and current First Aid/CPR certification considered an asset. 
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training is considered an asset, training is made available upon hire. 
• Must possess effective communication, time management and problem-solving skills, strong computer skills, demonstrated ability to protect sensitive information, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be comfortable working without close supervision.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your application online, through job posting on our Careers Page.