Education Assistant - Middle School

The Durham District School Board acknowledges that many Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships, both historic and modern, with the territories upon which our school board and schools are located. Today, this area is home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. It is on these ancestral and treaty lands that we teach, live and learn.
As a Supply Educational Assistant in the Pod at Vincent Massey P.You will only be assigned to work in the school you applied to and were hired for.
This job may be of interest to you if you have training or experience in one of the following areas:
Educational Support/Educational Assistant
Child and Youth Care (CYC) or Child and Youth Worker (CYW)
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Autism and Behavioural Science

To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students with diverse learning needs. The deployment and assignment of duties within the school or a classroom setting, are the responsibility of the teacher involved, in consultation with the principal.
Assist teacher in the teaching and learning process

• Using teacher planned drill devices, help students individually or in small groups to consolidate previously taught skills in reading (listening to oral reading), in spelling (drills), in math (drills), in writing (acting as a student scribe/recording on computer), in phonic and language exercises;
• Prepare classroom material and equipment as directed
• Including teaching aids, display material, photocopied material, laminated material, arts and craft material, the setup and operation of the computer etc.

Updating and recording such matters as student attendance, achievement, marks, behavior and other general administrative work in class.

Assist with general student supervision as directed

• Assist in the supervision of students who have physical disabilities in a shop environment (industrial arts);
• On field trips, at school assemblies, loading and unloading buses, recess, noon hour, lunch. A.'s role re: bussing is to accompany/assist the student onto the bus and to buckle the student's seatbelt, if the help is needed, or monitor the student buckling his/her own seatbelt where the student is able to do so. The bus driver is to check that all seatbelts are buckled before putting the bus in motion to leave the school;
• Supervision and/or instruction of individual or small groups of children during trips (such as swimming, grocery shopping, community outings).

Personal hygiene (such as toileting assistance including cleaning up accidents, lifting to and from wheelchairs, changing diapers, eating assistance, grooming assistance);

• Domestic skills (such as meal planning and preparation, shopping, cooking skills and use of cooking equipment such as stove, microwave);
• Community skills (such as recognizing common signs, banking)

Dressing and undressing, scribe, getting on and off the bus/taxi, with toilet functions, with exercise program;

~ Monitor medical procedures performed by the student and/or the nurse (eg. Assist in shop environment - adjust environment to student needs (seating, equipment, projects).

Work in cooperation with the homeroom teacher, the subject teacher and the academic resource personnel to assess and plan the integration;

~ Assist children in age appropriate classes for art, music and physical education.

Physical exercise programs for individual students prescribed by the Occupational Therapist and under the direction of the teacher to strengthen, stimulate and develop muscle tone (child over a ball or wedge)

Assist in the job training, monitor progress, help in the acquisition of job skills (punctuality, etc.)

Provide physical and other assistance to students with a developmental disability

• Assist with the education of a student who is blind.
• Prepare learning resources in braille, in audio form and/or in a tactile format and use these materials to assist the student's learning

Assist with the education of students who are deaf and/or non-verbal
~ Using sing language, interpret oral classroom instructions and other oral communications for the student.

Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)
Equity and Inclusion
The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights.
We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates who bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds. We adhere to fair, transparent hiring practices and are committed to equity and accessibility throughout the recruitment process. At the Durham District School Board (DDSB), we inspire the lives of over 80,000 students. Our diverse communities are places where your impact will be felt every day.
Whether you're directly inspiring young minds or providing essential support behind the scenes, your contributions will have a meaningful impact on students and the community.
We welcome you to bring your experiences, your passions, and your talents to our inclusive community. Ignite your potential at DDSB and help us make a difference, one student at a time.