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Educational Assistant D – Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Multiple Positions)
American Sign Language Level 2.0 Or Higher Is Required.
This position provides support through a multi-sensory approach in language and all academic areas, enabling children to achieve maximum potential. The incumbent provides support to student(s) who are deaf or hard of hearing in the regular classroom and resource room setting. The successful candidate requires the ability to work as a team member with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To:
- assists in reinforcement of American Sign Language (ASL) skills
- provides assistance and support to students within the integrated classroom and resource room settings (e.g. clarifies verbal instructions, checks comprehension of class information, reviews and reinforces concepts)
- assists in implementing programming to individual or small groups of children under the direction of the teacher of the deaf, classroom teacher, speech/language pathologist or others (includes work on IEP goals)
- maintains detailed records of student progress and behaviour
- checks and troubleshoots students’ amplification equipment
- administers medication following established procedures when required
- other duties when required
Qualifications:
- complete secondary education or equivalent related experience
- American Sign Language Level 2.0 or higher is required
- previous experience working or interacting with deaf and hard of hearing persons
How To Apply:
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We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check
Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.
Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.
About Winnipeg School Division
WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.
At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.
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Educational Assistant D – Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Multiple Positions)
Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To:
- assists in reinforcement of American Sign Language (ASL) skills
- provides assistance and support to students within the integrated classroom and resource room settings (e.g. clarifies verbal instructions, checks comprehension of class information, reviews and reinforces concepts)
- assists in implementing programming to individual or small groups of children under the direction of the teacher of the deaf, classroom teacher, speech/language pathologist or others (includes work on IEP goals)
- maintains detailed records of student progress and behaviour
- checks and troubleshoots students’ amplification equipment
- administers medication following established procedures when required
- other duties when required
Qualifications:
- complete secondary education or equivalent related experience
- American Sign Language Level 2.0 or higher is required
- previous experience working or interacting with deaf and hard of hearing persons
About Winnipeg School Division
WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.
At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.