1.0 FTE Educational Assistant

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Devlin; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education board is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with special needs. This role requires a Secondary School diploma and two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, maintaining student confidentiality, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. The position offers flexible working hours and requires a respectful attitude towards diverse students' needs.

Qualifications

• A Secondary School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years’ experience in a related field is necessary.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of programs to students with special needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
• Ensure a safe environment through close supervision.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Collaborative team member

Flexibility

Computer skills

Education

Secondary School diploma or equivalent

Two years’ experience in a related field

Job description

Rainy River District School Board
Notice of Position
ETFO-ESP Bargaining Unit Members and External Applicants

Posting Number: 2526-58
Date: November 10, 2025
To: Members of ETFO-ESP and External Applicants
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Positions: 1.0 FTE Educational Assistant
Job Description: Attached
Location: Crossroads School, Devin, ON
Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week
Rate of pay: $28.85 – $29.44 per hour

Applications will be prioritized in the following order:

1. ETFO-ESP members within the job classification
2. ETFO-ESP members outside the job classification
3. External applicants with the qualifications, skills and abilities for the position including casual staff

Application Requirements:

1. ETFO-ESP members within the job classification who express interest in the position must do so in writing
2. ETFO-ESP members outside the job classification must submit a cover letter, resume, and Reference Authorization Form including two references (one of which must be from a current or recent supervisor)
3. Casual staff and external applicants must include a cover letter, resume, Non-Teaching Application Form and Reference Authorization Form including two references (one of which must be from a current or recent supervisor).

Please submit application documents, referencing the job posting number, to:

Human Resources
Rainy River District School Board
522 Second Street East
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Accommodation in the recruitment process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities. For further clarification or questions please contact Crossroads School Principal, Sharla MacKinnon @ 807-486-3329

Closing Date: Interviews Ongoing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Date: February 2024
Position: Education Assistant
Employee Group: ESP (Educational Support Personnel)

Qualifications Necessary:

• A Secondary School diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ experience in a related field
• Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to function as a collaborative team member
• Flexibility to suit varied needs of students (learning, physical, social/emotional, behavioural needs)
• An attitude of respect and sensitivity towards students with varied backgrounds, abilities, medical needs, behavioural needs, socio-economic and educational needs
• Computer skills preferred

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Education Assistant is responsible to assist with the delivery of programs to students with special needs as determined by the Classroom Teacher, Special Education Resource Teacher, Special Education Administrator, Speech Language Pathologist and the Principal. The role of the Education Assistant will be influenced by the specific needs of the students. Training required to perform the duties of the position will be provided by the immediate supervisor(s) or other qualified personnel.

Responsible To:

The Education Assistant is responsible to the Classroom Teacher, Special Education Resource Teacher, Special Education Coordinator, Speech Language Pathologist and the Principal.

Specific Duties:

1. To maintain strict confidentiality of students and student records.
2. To assist the teacher in the implementation and facilitation of the Individual Education Plan’s outlined programming accommodations and/or modifications.
3. To assist and deliver daily programs associated with the medical, academic, social, behavioural and psychomotor development of students with special needs.
4. To assist in the provision of physical care and comfort for each student with special needs which may include any of the following:
   1. Behavioural support and intervention
   2. Lifting, transferring, and positioning of the student
   3. Assisting with mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, etc.
   4. Feeding
   5. Toileting
   6. Dressing and personal hygiene
   7. General maintenance exercises
5. To ensure a safe environment through close supervision during arrivals, departures, lunch hour, recesses and in the classroom for students, as required.
6. To assist in the preparation of instructional materials and the operation of equipment.
7. To collaborate with school personnel, treatment teams and other professional staff from community agencies involved with the students.
8. To act as a team member of the school community in any area which may directly assist the assigned student(s). The assistant will contribute to the educational program as a whole and performs other duties, as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Rainy River District School Board Policies and Procedures.
2. Rainy River District ETFO Educational Support Personnel Collective Agreement.

Rainy River District School Board