What are the job duties of an Educational Assistant working with students with special needs (in Ontario)?

Question

in regards to helping students with special needs with self care (i.e. tolieting)

Answer 1

Selected Main Duties

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants perform some or all of the following duties:

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Assist students with lessons under direct supervision of classroom teacher;
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Monitor and report to classroom teacher on student progress;
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Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips;
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Assist special needs students, such as those with mental or physical disabilities, with mobility, communication and personal hygiene;
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Prepare classroom displays and bulletins;
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Operate or assist teacher in operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment;
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Carry out behaviour modification, personal development and other therapeutic programs under supervision of professionals such as special education instructors, psychologists or speech-language pathologists;
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Work with special needs students using techniques such as sign language, Bliss symbols or Braille;
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Monitor students during recess or noon hour;
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Assist with marking of tests and worksheets;
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Assist with classroom inventory;
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Assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by a school principal.