Supply Paraprofessionals (Educational Assistants/Child and Youth Workers) All Schools

Supply Paraprofessionals (Educational Assistants/Child and Youth Workers) All Schools

The Waterloo Region District School Board is situated in Canada’s innovation heartland, where we are celebrating the gifts of each and every student by creating limitless opportunities for them to flourish, grow and become their best selves. The Board provides a comprehensive educational program for approximately 65,000 students in the Region of Waterloo. The Board is the seventh largest public school district in Ontario with 16 secondary schools, 106 elementary schools and approximately 11,000 staff members.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is currently seeking applications for ‘Supply Paraprofessionals (Educational Assistants/Child and Youth Workers)’. Supply Paraprofessionals will work under the supervision of the Administrator at the school that they have accepted the assignment for and receive direction from the teacher(s) at that site.

Supply Paraprofessionals may be required to support students with a variety of special needs. This work includes providing support for the behavior, safety, medical, and physical needs of a student.

A condition of employment as an EA/CYW with the Waterloo Region District School Board requires that one must pass a Physical Demands test. All job offers will be conditional on the candidate passing all components of this test. This applies to any EA/CYW that does not already have Permanent/Term level D hours.

Successful candidates for the supply position will be working on an “on call” basis from September to June and be willing to complete all aspects of the role.

Qualifications/Requirements:

A supply Paraprofessional includes Educational Assistants and Child and Youth Workers. Applicants will be screened to determine if they qualify as an Educational Assistant only or if the education and experience qualifies the candidate as a Child and Youth Worker as well as an Educational Assistant.

Educational Assistant Qualifications:

1. EA Diploma
2. Equivalent college or university degree in a Child Related field (certified teacher, Developmental Services Worker, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Services Diploma) along with experience working with children.
3. Minimum six (6) month diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution in a child-related discipline and a minimum of one (1) year of related work experience (1224 hours) preferably directly supporting children with special needs and deemed equivalent by the Board.
4. Minimum six (6) month certificate from an accredited educational institution in a child-related discipline and a minimum of one (1) year of related work experience (1224 hours) preferably directly supporting children with special needs and deemed equivalent by the Board.
5. Post-secondary degree/diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution that is complementary to supporting children with special needs as solely determined by the Board and a minimum of one (1) year of related work experience (1224 hours) preferably directly supporting children with special needs and deemed equivalent by the Board.

Child and Youth Worker Qualification:

Must have a CYW/CYC Diploma or equivalent College or University degree in a Child Related field (Bachelor of Social Work or a Masters in Social Work, Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care Certificate-OACYC, Social Services Diploma).

Having a current BMS (Behavior Management Systems) training certificate would be considered an asset. The Waterloo Region District School Board will require those individuals who are not already trained in BMS to complete a mandatory BMS Training session. This session will be provided by the Board and a scheduled date will be provided upon successful completion of the hiring process.

Applicants must be willing and have the physical ability to support students with many diverse needs (including toileting/lifting), ability to communicate effectively with staff and students and must be available on short notice for supply positions.

The rate of pay is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Board and the Educational Assistants Association.

Application Process:

Application Package Should Include:

1. ApplytoEducation Application
2. Resume
3. Proof of Education Qualifications

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH APPLY TO EDUCATION; APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN HUMAN RESOURCES.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources staff will only respond to inquiries from applicants selected for an interview. No phone calls please.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment and fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve.