The Waterloo Region District School Board is currently seeking applications from graduating Educational Assistant/Child and Youth Worker Students for our Supply Paraprofessionals (Educational Assistants/Child and Youth Workers) List'. 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. We anticipate a strong need for supply employees and anticipate, but cannot guarantee, regular and consistent hours. Additionally, working supply will help gain in school experience and networking opportunities which may provide additional opportunities to help secure permanent assignments.

Please note that conditional offers will be made to successful applicants until such time that proof of graduation is confirmed.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 Workers as well as an Educational Assistant. Educational Assistant Qualification:

Must have (or in the final year of obtaining) an EA Diploma OR equivalent college or university degree in a Child Related field (certified teacher, Development Service Worker, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Services Diploma) along with experience working with children.

Please note that Thomson Direct correspondence, St. Louis Adult Learning EA and Stratford Career Institute courses are examples of qualifications that will not be accepted.

Child and Youth Worker Qualification:

Must have (or in the final year of obtaining) 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)

Candidates scheduled to graduate in Spring/Summer 2024 are eligible to apply. Offers of employment will be made conditional upon successful completion of educational requirements. 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 a short notice for supply positions.

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

The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal background check with the vulnerable sector, which must be received in Human Resources prior to the commencement of employment. A condition of employment requires that you pass the WRDSBs physical testing component. Additional information will be provided during the interview.

Application Package Should Include: ApplytoEducation Application

Cover Letter

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

In order to ensure equitable representation in the hiring process, your responses to the Self-Identification job posting question would be of assistance. Your participation in responding to these questions is voluntary and is not required for the completion of this application. If you do not wish to provide this information, simply select the "Prefer not to answer" option.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidate participation in the hiring process.