Classroom Assistant (Supply) (# 236299)

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Brantford is seeking a Classroom Assistant (Supply) for the Blind Program. This role involves assisting children with visual impairments in a multi-disciplinary setting, contributing to their educational programs and physical needs. Candidates should possess a Community College certificate and relevant skills working with children who have exceptional needs. The role is temporary, on-call, with a competitive hourly wage and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR with AED required.
• Understanding of caring for children with special needs.
• Ability to assist special needs students as required.

Responsibilities

• Work with children who are visually impaired with multiple exceptionalities.
• Assist in providing individual and group programs to children.
• Follow up on specialized programs set up by other agencies.

Skills

Experience with visually impaired children

Knowledge of child development

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Community College certificate in a child-related field

Job description

Classroom Assistant (Supply) Blind Program

Job ID : 236299

Posting status : Open

Organization : Ministry of Education

Division : Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch

City : Brantford

Position(s) language : English

Job term : 3 Temporary Irregular, On-Call / Supply positions (on an as required basis)

Job code : U0114 - Classroom Assistant

Salary : $24.61 - $27.14 Per hour

• Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Competition # PDSB25-163

The Ministry of Education, W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind is a community‑based School for the Blind, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional, and developmental needs of the individual children.

If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career and would like to be part of a specialized team, then consider this exciting employment opportunity as a Classroom Assistant.

About the job

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Work with children who are visually impaired with multiple exceptionalities.
• Work in a multi‑disciplinary setting.
• Assist in providing individual and group programs to children who are visually impaired with multiple exceptionalities.
• Assist with physical needs of children.
• Follow up on specialized programs set up by other agencies / professionals.
• Assist 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 Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with AED.

Skills and Qualifications :

• Demonstrated experience working with children who are visually impaired and may have other emotional and behavioural disorders.
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of caring for children with special needs.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation / policies / procedures / guidelines / practices that address student care and safety.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and observation skills to identify students' needs / difficulties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students who may have a variety of multiple exceptionalities in an educational setting.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) certification is an asset.
• Ability and willingness to assist special needs students as required.
• Ability to work on an as‑needed basis.

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.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace :

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti‑Racism Policy

Additional information :

Apply by :
Friday, December 12, 2025 11 : 59 pm EST

Position details :

• 3 English Temporary - Irregular On‑Call, duration up to 10 months, 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation group : Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours : Schedule 4

Category : Education and Training

Posted on : Thursday, October 30, 2025

Note :

• About security checks :

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