Classroom Assistant, On-Call Supply, Sagonaska Demonstration School, Belleville

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch; Belleville; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sagonaska Demonstration School, part of the Ministry of Education, seeks a Classroom Assistant to support students with severe learning disabilities in a dynamic setting. You will assist teachers in delivering individual and group programs, and help students access learning through technology.

Mandatory qualifications include a Community College certificate or equivalent and CPR/First Aid. The role is temporary on-call in Belleville with a 10-month maximum duration.

Qualifications

• Experience with students who have learning disabilities and related motivation/esteem needs.
• Experience implementing academic and behaviour management programs in classrooms.
• Knowledge of education terms and strategies for behavioural/educational exceptionalities.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and caring for students with learning disabilities.
• Strong computer skills and experience with classroom learning technology and assistive devices.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with severe learning disabilities.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Assist teachers with individual and group programs for students with severe learning disabilities.
• Support students with unique learning needs in the classroom.
• Assist in completing assigned work and enabling work access via technology.
• Help teachers with program prep and materials.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

CPR/First Aid certified

Strong classroom tech skills

Communication with parents and staff

Team collaboration

Education

Community College certificate or equivalent training

Tools

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Job ID: 250721 | Competition #: PDSB26-164
Organization: Ministry of Education – Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
City: Belleville | Language: English
Job term: 5 Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 10 months
Job code: U0114 – Classroom Assistant
Salary: $24.61 – $27.14 per hour (as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement)
Apply by: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:59 pm EST

The Sagonaska Demonstration School, Ministry of Education is committed to providing a safe place where students, families and staff find support to learn, grow and discover. At our Demonstration Schools, we provide a specialized student lodging program for students with severe learning disabilities whose education needs cannot be met in their local school boards. The schools are known for being forward-thinking and technologically advanced.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students with severe learning disabilities? Do you have a background in child development and experience in a childcare related field? If so, this career opportunity will be of interest to you.

About the job

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this Classroom Assistant role, you will:

• Work with students with severe learning disabilities;
• Work in a multi-disciplinary setting;
• Assist teachers in providing individual and group programs to children with severe learning disabilities;
• Support and assist students with unique learning needs;
• Support students within the classroom in completion of assigned work, including work access through technology;
• Assist teachers in program preparation and materials..

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Community College certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child- related field;
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.

Skills and Qualifications:

Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working with students who have learning disabilities, and may have motivation and self-esteem needs, and show discouragement toward school work;
• Demonstrated experience implementing academic and prescribed behaviour management programs in the classroom;
• Knowledge of education terms and strategies as they relate to students with behavioural and educational exceptionalities;
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and an understanding of caring for children and teenagers with learning disabilities;
• Strong computer skills and experience working with classroom learning technology, assistive technology and personal devices;
• Able to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff members and other professionals;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and practices that address student care, well-being and safety;
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and observation skills to identify students' needs/difficulties;
• Ability to be an active participant in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, manage change and effectively deal with stress;
• Willingness to take initiative to be proactive within the classroom and assist students with learning disabilities as required.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

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Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

5 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 10 months, 350 Dundas St W, Belleville, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4

Category:

Education and Training

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