Educational Assistant

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Ottawa is seeking an Educational Assistant to provide support for children with specific needs in a classroom setting. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of various educational support techniques and have excellent communication skills. This is a permanent 10-month position offering a competitive salary range of approximately $47,358 to $50,898, with an anticipated start date of September 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of specific support techniques for children with disabilities.
• Ability to show initiative and communicate effectively.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in a classroom for children with specific needs.
• Assist in the student's academic and personal development.
• Work as part of a team within the school.

Skills

Knowledge of PICS

Knowledge of PECS

Knowledge of ABA

Knowledge of signing

Knowledge of Braille

CPR/First Aid

CPI (NCI)

Diabetic Monitoring

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to establish rapport with children

Job description

Overview

Educational Assistant

M.F. McHugh Education Centre

C.U.P.E. 2357 Level 5

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is seeking an Educational Assistant. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our system.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB actively seeks applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas. The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Job Description

• Provides support in a classroom where there is a child with specific needs to be met (intellectual disabilities, physical or medical conditions, deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, self-regulation concerns, and other special education needs).
• Supports the student’s academic development.
• Responds to the student’s physical, emotional and hygienic needs.
• Acts as a team member of the school in any area which may directly assist the assigned student(s) or contribute to the educational program as a whole.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PICS, PECS, ABA, signing, Braille.
• Special feeding techniques.
• CPR/First Aid, CPI (NCI) and Diabetic Monitoring.
• The ability to show initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to establish a rapport with children.

Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Assets

• Knowledge of PICS, PECS, ABA, signing, Braille.
• Special feeding techniques.
• CPR/First Aid, CPI (NCI) and Diabetic Monitoring.
• The ability to show initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to establish a rapport with children.

Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Position Details

This is a 10-month permanent position with an annual salary range of approximately $47,358-$50,898 (as of September 1, 2025) with an anticipated start date of September 15, 2025.

How to Apply

All applications for the position must be submitted through Apply to Education by September 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm. If you are currently an OCSB employee, please submit your application via your OCSB ATE account. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility to be considered.

Interviews

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reference Policy

We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Background Check

If you are currently not an OCSB employee, at the completion of a successful interview you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.

Questions

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to OR. For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at OR or by phone at 1-877-900-5627.

Accessibility

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at OR prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Data Privacy Statement

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of Ontario Regulation 298 and will be used by Ottawa Catholic School Board for employment purposes. The information is retained in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be disclosed to authorized OCSB staff to administer the above purpose. Questions about privacy should be directed to the Privacy Officer by email to OR.