Supply Special Needs Educational Assistants

Supply Special Needs Educational Assistants to support children and youth in educational settings who have a wide range of abilities and exceptionalities including autism, significant emotional and behavioral challenges, mental health issues, learning difficulties, and physical health concerns.

• supporting the instructional, behavioral and social needs of students in an increasingly complex environment
• assisting with planning, implementing, and reviewing individualized program plans
• adapting or modifying classroom materials to meet the specialized needs of students
• assisting students to acquire skills in the areas of communication and language development
• facilitating and encouraging positive interactions between students, staff, and the community
• monitoring student conduct and intervening when students engage in challenging behaviors
• supervising students during break periods, bus arrival and departure, and in community settings

• Special Needs Educational Assistant Certificate or Child and Youth Care Diploma.
• two years of related experience preferably in an educational environment.
• ability to work in complex environments requiring constant supervision of high-risk students.
• proven ability to implement effective de-escalation strategies.
• flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments.
• excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written).
• proven success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with teachers, parents, and special needs students.
• ability to perform physical activities including lifting, transferring, and providing personal care as necessary.

• Casual: Hourly, on-call work up to 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
• Temporary: Long-term part-time and full-time assignments in excess of 25 cumulative work days in the same assignment and location.
• Permanent Positions: Eligibility to apply for permanent, advertised positions.