Educational Resource Worker
In accordance with school operational requirements, and under the direction of the
school Principal, Academic Resource Department Head, Academic Resource
Teacher and the classroom teacher(s), provides assistance to students with special
needs. Actual duties are assigned as determined by student needs as per Ministry
of Education regulations and Board policies and procedures.
Major Functions and Responsibilities
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working under the direction of the Academic Resource Department Head,
Academic Resource Teacher or the classroom teacher(s) and in conjunction with
the Special Education team, assists in the identification, development and
implementation of strategies and programs to address academic needs, work
habits, social skills and life skills, including personal care/hygiene. This also
includes appropriate health/medical response, where training is provided.
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for students with special needs, assists the Academic Resource Department Head,
Academic Resource Teacher or the classroom teacher(s) in preparing, developing,
modifying and individualizing academic materials, resources and specialized
equipment, such as assistive devices and specialized equipment that has been
prescribed.
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under the direction of Academic Resource Department Head, Academic Resource
Teacher or the classroom teacher(s) and in cooperation with the Special Education
team, facilitates the daily or regularly scheduled integration activities for students
with special needs.
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observes and monitors special needs student’s performance and reports observed
physical, behavioural and academic progress to Academic Resource Department
Head, Academic Resource Teacher or the classroom teacher(s) and appropriate
Board personnel as directed.
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consults with Academic Resource Department Head, Academic Resource Teacher
or the classroom teacher(s) and/or support services staff in preparation for student
daily planning. Attends evaluation meetings, Identification, Placement and
Review Committee (IPRCs), case conferences, Individual Education Plan (IEPs)
and parent interviews at the direction of the Academic Resource Department
Head, Academic Resource Teacher or the classroom teacher(s) and the
supervision of the Principal.
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under the direction of Academic Resource Department Head, Academic Resource
Teacher or the classroom teacher(s), informs the appropriate Special education
Team members of day-to-day progress, concerns and needs of special needs
students. Under the direction of the Academic Resource Department Head,
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Academic Resource Teacher or the classroom teacher(s), communicates these
observations to parents/guardians as required.
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maintains records and charts accomplishments of special needs student programs
as assigned by the Academic Resource Department Head, Academic Resource
Teacher or the classroom teacher(s) as required.
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in accordance with Board policy and prescribed guidelines of the Principal,
implements appropriate behaviour management programs with special needs
students under the direction of Academic Resource Department Head, Academic
Resource Teacher or the classroom teacher(s) and in consultation with the Special
Education team and/or external agencies.
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assists with special needs students’ mobility, including lifts, transfers and
positioning to ensure student independence and inclusion, where training has been
provided.
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under Board guidelines, ie G.A.P.-Medical Protocol, and appropriate training by
Community Care Access Centre of Peel (C.C.A.C.), administers prescribed
medications and approved medical procedures as the designated staff. Maintains
record of medication and individual health care needs, as designated by Academic
Resource Department Head, Academic Resource Teacher or the classroom
teacher(s) and under the supervision of the Principal.
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administers
qualified.
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under the direction of a qualified health care professional and in accordance with
prescribed programs, delivers physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech
therapy exercises for special needs students.
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guides and assists special needs students in the development of skills in the areas
of fine motor, gross motor, communication, academic, life, social and self-care
skills, and behaviour management
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maintains student personal care and hygiene within the daily program, including
changing diapers, clothes, outerwear, swim and gym clothes as determined by the
needs of the students. Feeds, washes and toilets students as required.
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attends and participates in staff meetings and professional development activities
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supervises student activity during yard duty
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assumes responsibility for a teacher’s class in emergency situations under the
supervision of the school Principal.
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first aid, C.P.R. and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, where
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performs other related duties, as assigned by Academic Resource Department
Head, Academic Resource Teacher or the classroom teacher(s) and under the
supervision of the Principal.
Notes
The Special Education team may be comprised of, but not necessarily restricted
to, the following staff: Principal; Vice-Principal; Academic Resource Department
Head; Board wide Itinerant Teacher; Classroom Teacher; Special Education
Resource Teacher (S.E.R.T.); Special Education Classroom Teacher; Child and
Youth Worker; Educational Resource Worker; Psychologist; Social Worker;
Speech and Language Pathologist; Speech/Vision/Hearing Specialists; and
Department Heads.
External Agencies include; Erinoak; Trillium; Geneva Centre; Peel Behavioural
Services; Occupational Therapists; Physiotherapists; Community Services
Agencies and Community Care Access Centre of Peel (C.C.A.C.)
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