100% Educational Support Personnel

Renfrew County District School Board; Petawawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Renfrew County District School Board is seeking Educational Support Personnel to assist students with daily living tasks in an inclusive classroom setting. This role requires a two-year college diploma in social services or equivalent experience, with willingness to perform intimate care tasks as needed.

Applicants must meet board requirements and be prepared for safeguarding and accessibility procedures.

Qualifications

• Two-year community college diploma in social services or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the Board.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential daily living tasks including toileting, diapering and feeding as part of a wide range of support duties.
• Assist with lifting, transferring and positioning to support mobility and independence for students.

Skills

Personal care

Education

Two-year college diploma in social services

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

October 16, 2026

Educational Support Personnel

FTE: 100% (35 hours per week)

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum two-year community college diploma in the social services field (e.g. DSW, CYW, SSW), or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the Board. (Transcripts may be requested to support relevant course detail.)

Applicants must have a proven ability and willingness to perform the essential duties of an Educational Support Personnel, including toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, transferring, positioning and providing assistance with mobility.

Other relevant training that would be an asset:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Training
• Behaviour Management Systems (BMS)
• Lifting training
• WHMIS certification
• Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)
• Prior experience using computer supports and adaptive/assistive technology is an asset

Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in the Collective Agreement for the Educational Support Personnel and the RCDSB Administrative Procedures. Positions will be filled by members of the Board's Educational Support Personnel bargaining unit BEFORE external applications are considered. The Board reserves the right not to fill a position.

All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current vulnerable sector screening and educational qualifications acceptable to the District.

The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources [e-mail] throughout any stage of the recruitment process.

The Renfrew County District School Board is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices. For more information please visit the RCDSB Careers page.