S-26-058 | Handicapped Student Attendant

Eastern Townships School Board; Cowansville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Townships School Board is seeking a Handicapped Student Attendant for Heroes' Memorial Elementary School in Cowansville, QC. The role is a 20-hour-per-week position from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm, involving direct assistance to handicapped students and support for teachers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate fluency in French and English, have a relevant education, and at least one year of related experience, with the ability to physically assist a student when needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).
• One year of pertinent experience in areas requiring self-discipline, psychology basics and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist handicapped students with activities related to schooling.
• Move student between locations including to/from transportation.
• Ensure student personal hygiene.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, and recreation time.
• Assist teacher in communicating basic concepts of cleanliness and personal care.
• Assist student in preparing and carrying out pedagogical activities.
• Record observations and inform teachers/parents as needed.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Education

DVSA in Health Care Facilities or equivalent or Secondary School Diploma

Job description

Details of the position

Job title: Handicapped Student Attendant

School / Centre / Department: Heroes' MemorialElementary School

Location: Cowansville, Quebec

Workload & schedule: 20hours per week 8:00 am to 1:30 pm

Status: Regular

Effective Date: September28, 2026

Salary: $25.08 - $26.75 per hour

Supervisor: School principal

Nature of the work

Assist handicapped students in participating in activities related to their schooling.

Description of tasks

• Assists the student in moving from one location to another, including to and from their mode of transportation
• Ensures the student's personal hygiene
• Supervise students during recess and lunch, meal periods, and recreation time
• Assists the teacher in communicating basic concepts of cleanliness and personal care, such as dressing, eating and drinking
• Assists the student in preparing and carrying out pedagogical and student activities
• Records observations concerning the student's needs and behaviours. May be required to inform teachers, parents and other designated staff and give advice on the measures specified in the individual education plan.
• Perform any other related duty.

Desired profile

Meet the following 2 profiles:

1. Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies in Assistance in Health Care Facilities or hold a Secondary School Diploma or hold a diploma or attestation of studies recognized as equivalent
2. Have one (1) year of pertinent experience in those areas requiring self-discipline, general concepts in psychology and human relations skills.

Other requirements

1. Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of:
   1. a standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8)-hour duration;
   2. a refresher course of a minimum six(6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagraph 1.
2. Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)
3. Must be able to physically support the student