Supply Educational Assistant
Summary
The Wellington Catholic District School Board is seeking applicants for the casual position of Supply Educational Assistant to work in elementary and secondary schools across Guelph, Elora, Fergus, Erin, Arthur, Mount Forest, and Rockwood. In this role, the assistant will work under the direction of the Principal and classroom teacher to support students with special needs, both individually and in groups, helping them with their personal, social, academic, and physical development. The position has two tiers of qualifications and pay. Qualified candidates must have a post-secondary diploma in a relevant field such as Educational Assistant, Developmental Services Worker (DSW), Child and Youth Worker (CYW), or Early Childhood Educator (ECE). Unqualified candidates require a minimum of a Grade 12 education. Experience working with children with physical, developmental, or behavioural challenges is preferred for all applicants. Additional training in areas like Autism Spectrum Disorder or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) is considered an asset.