2026-064 Education Support Worker - Special Education

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek; Garson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK is seeking an Education Support Worker – Special Education to assist students with IEPs and IPRC recommendations. The role involves outreach to families and collaboration with local school boards to ensure access to services and student success strategies.

Based in Naughton, Ontario, the contract runs for 12 months with a 35-hour work week and a hourly wage between $22 and $30.25. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants; closing date is October 5,

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in a related field (ECE, CYW, or Social Services).
• Valid Ontario Class 'G' driver’s license with clean abstract.
• Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check renewed annually and at offer time.
• First Aid and CPR with AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Attend IEP and IPRC meetings with parents to understand recommendations.
• Advocate to ensure special needs of students are met and resources are available.
• Visit elementary and secondary schools attended by students weekly.
• Prepare and manage project proposals and maintain updated filing systems.
• Provide outreach to families and liaise with local school boards for services.

Skills

G-class Driver's License

Criminal Records Check

First Aid & CPR AED

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Child and Youth Worker

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: 2026-064

Position: Education Support Worker - Special Education

Department: Education

Employment Status: Contract – 12 Months

Salary: $22 - $30.25/HR – 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: October 5, 2026, at 4:00pm

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 drivers 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.
• Initiates and/or prepares project proposals and maintains an updated project

filing system.

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

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.