Classroom Assistant at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON

Ministry: Ministry of Education Division: Provincial Schools Branch Position Title: Classroom Assistant Duration : 1 Temporary Fixed Term contract from November 2014 to June 2015 up to 7 months Location: 255 Ontario Street South, Milton, ON Compensation Group: OPSEU Salary: $20.51 - $22.63 per hour* Position Status: Open Job Code: U0114 Classroom Assistant Schedule : 4 Category : Institutional and Health Care Job ID : 70844 (PSB14-137)The E.CDrury School for the Deaf (Elementary Program) is a community-based bilingual/bicultural School for the Deaf, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial 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. 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 How do I Qualify?Mandatory: Community College certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child- related field; Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff using American Sign Language (ASL); 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 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. Additional Information: Address: 1 Temporary, duration up to 7 months, 255 Ontario Street South, Milton, ON, Central Region NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer, prior to the commencement of employment. In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening checkPlease refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expenseAn enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the positionThe screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decisionThe details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filledScreening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement



Classroom Assistant at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON