1.0 Permanent Educational Assistant - West Region Flex

St. Clement's School; Central Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Near North District School Board is seeking a 1.0 permanent Educational Assistant for the West Region Flex, serving Parry Sound and surrounding communities. The itinerant role will provide direct support to high needs students in multiple settings, with placements determined by Special Education Coordinators and Principals.

A two-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in the social services field is required, with experience supporting diverse student exceptionalities and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in the social services field.
• Experience supporting students with diverse exceptionalities including autism and disabilities.
• Knowledge of ABA, CPS, and Augmentative Communication methods.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and therapists.
• Respect for Indigenous teachings and culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to high needs students in various settings.
• Assist in transitioning students between programs and settings.
• Collaborate with Special Education Coordinators, principals, and therapists.
• Attend to transportation-related relocation within the region as needed.

Skills

Student support

ABA

Exceptionalities

CPS

Augmentative Communication

Education

Social services diploma

Job description

OSSTF - Education Workers

The Near North District School Board is Hiring!

1.0 Permanent Educational Assistant - West Region Flex

Effective September 21, 2026

L ocation: West Region: Parry Sound and Surrounding Communities including Britt & MacTier

RegionalFlex Role:Reporting to the Principal of Special Education, this itinerant position, will involve providing direct support to high needs students in all areas of exceptionality moving into the region mid-year or transitioning from one program or setting to another. School placements will be determined by Special Education Coordinators and Principals.Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.

Qualifications:

• Two-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in the social services field

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Experience working with a variety of student exceptionalities including but not limited to: medically complex, autism, developmental disabilities and physical disabilities
• Broad knowledge of a variety of support strategies includingABA(Applied Behavioural Analysis), Behaviour Management Systems,CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) and Augmentative Communication
• Demonstrated ability to effectively support students in transitionand/orimplement programmingin consultation withclassroomteacher, central behavioural support team and respective therapistsi.e. speech, sensory, occupational,physiotherapy
• Knowledge and respect for Indigenous teachings and culture
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a school-based team
  

Rate of Pay:

$28.44 per hour - $33.38 per hour

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada

The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive andaccessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.). Please ask us howwe may help you by contacting :

Human Resources Department,Near North District School Board

963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110North Bay, ON P1B 8H1

Phone [phone] ext. 5077 - Fax [phone]