2025-052 Education Support Worker – Special Education

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek; Naughton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization in Naughton seeks an Education Support Worker – Special Education to support students with Individual Education Plans. The candidate will advocate for resources, visit schools weekly, and coordinate presentations on student success strategies. Relevant diploma and certifications required. This is a contract position for 11 months with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License with clean driver's abstract.
• Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check annually.
• First Aid and CPR with AED Certification.

Responsibilities

• Attend IEP and IPRC meetings with parents.
• Advocate for students' special needs and resources.
• Visit schools attended by students weekly.
• Coordinate presentations to support student success.
• Prepare project proposals and maintain filing systems.
• Draft reports, strategies, budgets as required.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child and Youth Work

Social Services

Advocacy

Counseling

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker or Social Services

Job description

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number: 2025-052

Position: Education Support Worker – Special Education

Department: Education

Employment Status: Contract – 11 Months

Salary: $31.34 – 37.46 /HR – 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: November 14, 2025, at 4pm

POSITION SCOPE

The Education Support Worker – Special Education will primarily provide support to students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and/or with Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) recommendations through outreach to families and through liaison and advocacy for services from local school boards. The Education Support Worker – Special Education will also support students in general with student success strategies, such as (but not limited to) student support, brief counselling, and access to tutoring.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker or Social Services
• Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License with clean driver's abstract
• Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check annually and at time of offer
• First Aid and CPR with AED Certification

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend IEP and IPRC meetings with parents to hear and understand the recommendations of assessments
• Advocate to ensure special needs of students are met and resources are available
• Visit elementary and secondary schools attended by our students on a weekly basis in a schedule developed with school officials
• Coordinate and/or deliver presentations to students, parents and caregivers, on how to support student success i.e., support at home, importance of attendance, etc.
• Initiates and/or prepares project proposals and maintains an updated project filing system
• Draft letters, reports, strategies, work plans, budgets, and other briefings as requested as it relates to identified issues

Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request.

Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to [e-mail], by fax to 705.222.7731 or by mail to:

Human Resources,

25 Reserve Rd,

Naughton, ON

P0M 2M0

Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.