Casual Educational Assistant

The London District Catholic School Board has a reputation for excellence, with more than 3,800 employees working together to educate approximately 26,000 students at 43 elementary schools, 9 secondary schools and St. Patrick Adult and Continuing Education within Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties, including the cities of London, St. Thomas, Strathroy and Woodstock. 

Reporting to the Principal, the casual Educational Assistant supports the physical, behavioural and academic needs of our students, in an inclusive Catholic educational environment. Successful candidates will be placed on the “call out list” and will be contacted as required in London, Middlesex, and Oxford counties.

Required Qualifications:

• Child and Youth Care Worker (CYW) diploma or Developmental Service Worker (DSW) diploma or Child and Youth Care (CYC) College Advanced Diploma or a certificate in Autism and Behavioural Sciences Program (ABS), or Educational Assistant (EA) diploma, or Educational Support diploma
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to students’ daily programs.
• Ability to perform lifting, transferring, and toileting procedures.
• Experience utilizing specialized equipment, such as: walkers and standing frames.
• Experience providing support service in behavioural needs utilizing a variety of behaviour support strategies.
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education curriculum, special education, and related legislation.
• Current BMS/NVCI/CPI/PMAB, First Aid and CPR training.
• Possess an understanding and commitment to confidentiality.
• Possess an understanding and appreciation of Catholic Education and the mission of the London District Catholic School Board.