CUPE 2331 Permanent Educational Assistant Hearing - St Maximilian Kolbe CHS

YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Invites applications for the position of:

CUPE 2331 Permanent Educational Assistant Hearing

Band I - $37.00 - $38.95

10 Months

Start Date: Immediately

Hours Per Week: 35

Location: St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS, Aurora

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the School Principal, the Educational Assistant Hearing supports Deaf/Hard of Hearing students within their integrated classrooms and within the Hearing Centre.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides language support and extensions for students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing to promote both receptive and expressive language skills and vocabulary reinforcement to support academic concepts.
• Provides communication opportunities and support in and out of the classroom, adjusting to the signed, educational and communicational levels required by the students; this may include scribing expressive and receptive ASL skills to written and spoken English and vice versa.
• Facilitates communication in educational situations such as classroom instructions, student-to-student dialogue, counselling sessions, tutorials, assemblies, and in any other situation as required.
• Addresses differences in auditory, perceptual, visual and memory abilities through augmentative communication by using a variety of communication and access tools. This may include using a computer and various applications, scanner, FM equipment and other augmentative communication devices as required by the student.
• Assist in supervision of students as outlined in the CUPE 2331 collective agreement.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school graduation plus an additional specialized program/course of 3 years or equivalent (Educational Assistant Diploma, Child & Youth Worker Diploma).
• Completion of ASL Level 3 course from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of experience is required.
• A strong understanding of Deaf Culture is an asset.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Should be versatile and a team player.
• Knowledge of digital technology and related educational applications used to support students with hard of hearing needs.
• Ability to attend to the physical needs of students.

The above position is posted in accordance with CUPE 2331 Collective Agreement Article 12.01. The salary will be as per placement on the Salary Grid of the current CUPE 2331 Collective Agreement.

Interested applicants may apply until the close of business on November 10, 2025.

Commitment to Equity

YCDSB is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering equity and promoting an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are dedicated to building an environment that supports and values the inherent worth of every person in the workforce.

This includes, but is not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, Black individuals, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, women, historically underrepresented groups, and people with visible and non-visible disabilities, all of whom bring a wide range of perspectives, lived experiences, and ideas that enhance our learning and working environment.

Accessibility

The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), if you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact prior to the posting closing date so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aligned with the YCDSB’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce, we encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the communities we serve, including but not limited to those who identify as members of equity-seeking groups protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Sharing this information is voluntary, and any details provided will be kept confidential.

As a condition of employment with the York Catholic District School Board, successful candidates will be required to submit an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board (valid if issued within the last 12 months).

Mission Statement

With Jesus Christ as our model, we provide all students with a Catholic education rooted in equity, well-being and learning.

Vision Statement

A recognized leader in Catholic education committed to inclusion, excellence and innovation that develops socially responsible global citizens.

John De Faveri