Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE - Temporary)

St. Clement's School; Kapuskasing; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students in the classroom. The successful candidate will provide assistance based on students' individual academic, social, and emotional needs. This is a full-time temporary position based in Kapuskasing, Canada, until June 25, 2026. Candidates should have relevant post-secondary education and experience working with students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Educational Assistant or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with students with special education needs.
• Experience in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to students based on individual needs.
• Help students access the curriculum and reach their potential.

Skills

Experience with special education needs

Classroom support skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Educational Assistant or related field

Job description

OSSTF - EA

Comp. 25-466

Closing date: 2025-11-25 @ 4:00 pm EST

Educational Assistant - Temporary

Location: Diamond Jubilee Public School

Start date: As soon as possible (temporary position until June 25, 2026 or return of absent employee)

Vacancy Details: 1.0 FTE - full-time, 32.5 hours/week

Position Summary

Educational Assistants provide classroom support to students based on their individual academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and physical needs. This includes supporting students to access the curriculum and meet their full potential in both integrated and high support settings.

Qualifications

Post‑secondary education in Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, or related field, and/or equivalent. Demonstrated experience working with students with special education needs of varying ages, preferably in a school setting.

Salary as per the current OSSTF‑EA collective agreement (Collective Agreements dsb1.ca).

Interested Candidates

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at www.dsb1.ca and on Apply to Education at Apply to Education – DSB1.

Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through any other method will not be considered.

Additional Information

Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one of which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one of which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact [e-mail].

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Jonathan Byer (Board Chair) – Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education)

2025-11-18