Supply Pool - Educational Resource Worker; ERW​/Educational Assistant; EA South Schools

Position: Supply Pool - Educational Resource Worker (ERW)/Educational Assistant (EA South Schools
Position Title:

Educational Resource Worker (ERW)/ Educational Assistant (EA)
Status:
Supply Pool Salary Range: $27.91/hour +4% vacation pay

Work Location:

Board Wide Locations Union: DPERWANumber of Vacancies:
Multiple Posting type:
External Existing Vacancy:
Future Supply Pool Vacancy

ABOUT US:

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario with over 71,000 students attending 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary) located throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville.

At DPCDSB, our goal is to provide quality Catholic education, which teaches students necessary life skills and prepares them for post-secondary education, the workplace, and for their role as responsible citizens. Our staff is among our greatest resources. The people we hire have a direct impact on the success of our students. With approximately 10,000 employees, Dufferin-Peel is one of the largest employers in the region.

JOB SUMMARY:

Educational Resource Workers work as collaborative team members to facilitate the inclusion of students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs. The Educational Resource Worker is assigned to a Family of Schools and is accountable to the School Principal and/or designate. Actual duties are assigned as determined by students’ needs as per Ministry of Education regulations and Board policies, procedures, and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Educational Assistant (EA), or equivalent as deemed by the Employer or Secondary school diploma with entry level knowledge of Early Childhood Education (ECE) (EA) practices.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/

SKILLS:

One (1) year experience working with students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs preferred.

May be required to receive training in CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and/or other emergency techniques.

Ability to work with differing abilities/diverse learning needs, strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills, ability to work as team member, flexibility, high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy, good organizational skills, experience in use of computer technology and/or other communication supports as appropriate, ability to deal with potentially stressful and emergent situations.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

To be considered for this position, please click Apply.

ALL new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a "Vulnerable Sector Screening" (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board.

We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team.