Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE - Temporary)

District School Board Ontario North East; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cochrane is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant to provide classroom support to students based on their academic, social, emotional, and physical needs. This temporary position runs from August 28, 2025, until April 10, 2026. Qualifications include relevant post-secondary education and experience working with special education needs. Competitive salary is provided as per the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special education needs in a school setting.
• Ability to support students with diverse academic and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to students based on individual needs.
• Assist students to access the curriculum in various settings.

Skills

Experience working with special education needs

Classroom support

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Educational Assistance or related field

Job description

OSSTF - EA

Comp. 25-315

Closing date : @ 4 : 00 pm EST

1.0 Educational Assistant - Temporary

Location : Cochrane Public School

Start date : August 28, 2025 (temporary position until April 10, 2026, or return of the 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, behavioral, 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 Assistance, Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, or related field, and/or equivalent experience. 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.

Interested Candidates :

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website and on Apply to Education. 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 which must be the current supervisor).

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

• AN 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 to attract and retain quality staff who facilitate a positive learning environment. Hiring procedures are outlined in DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation :

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for candidates with disabilities or those requiring accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us if you require accommodation.

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; 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 employment eligibility.

Cindy Pye-Reasbeck (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education)

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