Casual Education Assistants - 2025-2026 - All Areas of The Board

Keewatin-Patricia District School Board; Dryden; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional school board in Ontario is seeking a Casual Education Assistant. The role involves assisting students with special program activities, planning materials, and providing support in observation and assessment. Candidates should have an Ontario High School Diploma and related qualifications. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $29.14/hour for qualified candidates and casual hours with a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an Ontario High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One of the specified diplomas or degrees in education or child care.
• Behaviour Management System training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist designated students with special program activities.
• Plan and prepare educational materials and activities.
• Provide observation and assessment data to the teachers.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Care and assistance

Behaviour Management System training

Education

Ontario High School Diploma

Diploma in Teacher Aide or Education Assistant

Child Care Worker Diploma

Social Services Worker Diploma/Degree

Nursing Diploma/Degree

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Job description

Overview

• Position: Casual Education Assistant
• Hours of Work: Casual
• Rate of Pay: $29.14 / hour (Qualified) & $26.14 / hour (Unqualified)
• Union Affiliation: Non-Union

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB

Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is one of the area’s largest employers, situated in northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.

Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s web site at.

Position Summary

You will assist designated students with activities of a special program, planning and preparing materials and activities, providing observation and assessment data, record keeping, care and assistance, medically necessary interventions (i.e. catheterization, suctioning), and other related duties as may be assigned by the Principal or to work under the direction of the school Principal and classroom teacher, assisting the teacher with activities and such other related duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

You have an Ontario High School Diploma or equivalent, as well as one of the following: Diploma in Teacher Aide or Education Assistant, Child Care Worker Diploma, Social Services Worker Diploma / Degree, Nursing Diploma / Degree, Early Childhood Education Diploma. Other diplomas or degrees may be considered as related after review. Ontario Teacher Certification, or an equivalent diploma or certificate program as determined by the Board. Behaviour Management System (BMS) training would be considered an asset. Unqualified applicants may be considered.

Application & Selection Process

Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application / portfolio - Attention Samantha Hager, Human Resources Officer. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace and to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.