| Date Posted: | Nov 17, 2025 |
Job Description
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 84,000 students and employs nearly 14,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community.
Intervenor-Educational Assistant
Permanent, Full-Time
DATE OF VACANCY: As soon as possible
RATE OF PAY: starting rate is $26.77 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay (35 hours per week)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2025 November 27
Position Summary:
The EA Intervenor supports students who are deaf/blind. The Intervenor mediates between students who are deaf/blind and their environment to enable them to communicate effectively with and receive non-distorted information from the world around them. In addition, the EA Intervenor assists the students in accessing the curriculum and academic, social, and physical environment, ensuring the student’s safety.
Educational Assistants provide support to students with a variety of special needs including physical, developmental and behavioural. Educational Assistants work with children with special needs in a classroom setting, either in an integrated mainstream classroom or in a contained classroom.
Candidates must also be able to perform the essential physical duties of the position to support our children with special needs, which may include toileting, lifting, transferring, and personal care. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment.
Position Qualifications:
Graduate of a recognized Intervenor training program (or experience as an Intervenor with training from Canadian Deafblind Association – Ontario Chapter (CDBA) or the Deafblind Ontario Services (DBOS) is required, along with a diploma or degree in the following programs:
You must attach proof of academic qualifications in order to be considered.
The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).
The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.
Please use the “APPLY FOR THIS POSITION” link below to submit your electronic application. Only applicants submitted using this link will be considered.
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
A. Pease
Staffing Specialist
Intervenor-Educational Assistant
Permanent, Full-Time
DATE OF VACANCY: As soon as possible
RATE OF PAY: starting rate is $26.77 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay (35 hours per week)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2025 November 27
Position Summary:
The EA Intervenor supports students who are deaf/blind. The Intervenor mediates between students who are deaf/blind and their environment to enable them to communicate effectively with and receive non-distorted information from the world around them. In addition, the EA Intervenor assists the students in accessing the curriculum and academic, social, and physical environment, ensuring the student’s safety.
Educational Assistants provide support to students with a variety of special needs including physical, developmental and behavioural. Educational Assistants work with children with special needs in a classroom setting, either in an integrated mainstream classroom or in a contained classroom.
Candidates must also be able to perform the essential physical duties of the position to support our children with special needs, which may include toileting, lifting, transferring, and personal care. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment.
Position Qualifications:
Graduate of a recognized Intervenor training program (or experience as an Intervenor with training from Canadian Deafblind Association – Ontario Chapter (CDBA) or the Deafblind Ontario Services (DBOS) is required, along with a diploma or degree in the following programs:
- 2-year or 3-year Community College Diploma in Development Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Educational Assistant or Educational Support, Early Childhood Education, Social Service Work
- 3-year or 4-year University Degree majoring in Sociology, Psychology, Disability Studies, Child and Youth Studies or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Relevant paid experience working with children who have special needs required.
You must attach proof of academic qualifications in order to be considered.
The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).
The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.
Please use the “APPLY FOR THIS POSITION” link below to submit your electronic application. Only applicants submitted using this link will be considered.
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
A. Pease
Staffing Specialist
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