Educational Assistant (casual) 2025-2026

Niagara Catholic District School Board; Welland; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school board in the Niagara Region is seeking Casual Educational Assistants to support students with special education needs. Responsibilities include working closely with teachers, assisting in delivering instruction, and addressing hygiene and health needs of students. Completion of an Educational Assistant Program is preferred. This position offers flexibility with casual on-call hours and a $26.91 per hour pay rate.

Qualifications

• Preferred completion of an Educational Assistant Program or equivalent degree.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.
• Experience working with children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special education needs in achieving personal and academic development.
• Support the inclusion of students with diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement Individual Education Plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Willingness to support diverse learning needs

Education

Completion of the Educational Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

Casual Educational Assistants work on an on-call, as-needed basis to fill in for Educational Assistant staff who are away or on leave. They assist students with special education needs in achieving personal, social, physical and academic development under the direction of the classroom teacher or other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member, collaboratively with the classroom teacher and other school staff
• Support the inclusion of students with diverse learning needs
• Assist in the delivery of instruction to help students with special education needs achieve the goals and expectations outlined in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Attend to hygienic, health and safety needs of students as required, including but not limited to toileting, mobility, feeding, positioning, communication support, social supports, life skills and behavior management, consistent with assessments and supports in place
• Keep daily anecdotal notes and tracking data as appropriate

What You Bring

• Completion of the Educational Assistant Program from a Community College (preferred) or an equivalent college or university degree in a child-related field (DSW, Social Work, Social Services, ECE, PSW)
• Willingness and ability to work with teachers with various needs of students in an integrated setting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and oral skills
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (an asset)

Locations

• Must be able to travel to all locations within the Niagara Catholic District School Board jurisdiction

Hours

• Varies as needed on a casual on-call basis. Must be available Monday to Friday for elementary and secondary school hours. There is no guaranteed set of hours, but full availability could lead to full-time work based on system needs

Rate of Pay

$26.91 per hour

At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.