Internal External-2627-07-0.6 FTE Educational Assistant
- Northwest Catholic District School Board
- Ontario
- Jul 22, 2026
Job Description
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING #26/27 ?07 Educational Assistant St.
Posted on: July 21, 2026
Applications will be considered in the following order: 1. CUPE Members 2. External Applicants
This position is for an existing vacancy ⊠ This posting is for a newly created position □
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
#26/27 -07
Educational Assistant
St. Mary School
Hours of work: 18 hours/week
Wage: $30.76 per hour, as per Schedule "A" of CUPE collective agreement (September 1, 2025).
Classification: Part-time
Effective/Term: August 31, 2026
Basic Qualifications: This position requires a Grade 12 education, with the completion of the
Educational Assistant or equivalent course. Equivalent to qualified applicants (i.e. PWS, DSW,
RPN, Social Work) are invited to apply. One to two years of previous on the job or related
experience is required.
Interested applicants may submit a completed application form including three professional
references, cover letter and resume no later than 3:30 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Human Resources Department
Email: hrdepartment@tncdsb.on.ca
Application forms are available at all Board and school offices, and on the Board website
https://www.tncdsb.on.ca/
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make
their required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext.1236
Position Description Page 1 Educational Assistant
THE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
POSITION DESCRIPTION
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Title: Educational Assistant Reports to: Principal
Supervises: Not applicable Location: As assigned
Position Identification: School Support
Position Summary:
In accordance with the Board Special Education Plan, assists designated students with activities of a special program, including modification and preparation of materials and activities. Provides observation
and assessment data, record keeping, care and assistance, as well as medical necessary interventions (e.g. catheterization, suctioning) and physical assistance where necessary.
Position Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Principal, the incumbent also takes direction from classroom and
special education teachers. The incumbent works in partnership within the school as a whole, interacting with other staff members of the school, students and volunteers in order to support student needs in a
meaningful way and exchange information. The Educational Assistant must be an excellent communicator with the ability to apply a variety of
communication techniques. The ability to follow oral and written directions, multi-task, maintain confidential information and organize work time effectively is required. The Educational Assistant is
required to have a good understanding of managing and preventing aggressive behaviours. The Educational Assistant must have excellent supervisory skills. Good problem solving and judgement skills are also required. The incumbent must be able to exercise sound, independent judgment and discretion
when carrying out the requirements of the job. The Educational Assistant must be flexible in order to
accommodate the changing needs and schedules of students. A good understanding of school policies,
procedures and emergency plans is required. The Educational Assistant is required to work with safety in mind at all times. The incumbent is required to participate in Board professional development when required.
Position Description Page 2 Educational Assistant
Position Duties: • Assist the classroom teacher(s) and other educational support staff to modify and implement
programs to meet the specific needs of the individual student. Assist in the administration of tests
and examinations by reading, scribing and clarifying questions for assigned students.
• Attend to the physical needs of students i.e. dressing, lifting, feeding (including feeding tubes), shallow surface suctioning, toileting (including clean catheterization as per Board Procedure) and assist with the personal hygiene of students.
• Supervise identified students on field trips if required.
• Supervise students during recess/nutritional breaks and lunch time.
• Communicate effective and regularly with teachers, special education resource teachers, principal and/or other staff on the identification and referral of changes in student needs.
Communication practices are unique to each environment and are established by each
classroom teacher, special education resource teacher and/or principal or designate.
• Under the supervision of the classroom/special education resource teacher/principal or
designate, assist students individually or in small groups and follow up with students regarding homework assignments, check work for completion, correctness and understanding of
instruction.
• Assist in developing, implementing, reviewing, evaluating, revising and monitoring behaviour
management programs for designated students.
• Review and become familiar with the needs and goals of designated students through review of
individual education plans and other relevant resources including participation in appropriate
training/professional development sessions.
• Provide support to classroom/special education teacher(s) for the evaluation of programs and
student progress, including the individual education plan.
• Assist in the utilization, inventory and maintenance of equipment needs such as sound field systems, computer peripherals, wheel chairs, standing frames, Hoyer lifts and adaptive
communication devised or any other equipment deemed necessary for students.
• Support classroom teacher/special education resource teacher(s) with home/school
communication.
• Collect and chart data and assist classroom teacher/specials education teacher(s) in other
functional assessment activities to determine a student's developmental level.
• Assist in ensuring a safe environment through sharing supervision of students during arrivals and departures, lunches, recesses/nutritional breaks and in the classroom during the teacher's brief unscheduled absence.
• All other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
The incumbent works in a classroom environment and/or throughout the school with frequent exposure to interruptions, noise, colds and viruses. The Educational Assistant is occasionally exposed to inclement
weather and behaviourally difficult students. Frequent heavy effort may be required for lifting, transporting, toileting or restraining students.
Position Description Page 3 Educational Assistant
Qualifications: This position requires a Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, with the completion of the
Educational Assistant course or equivalent. One (1) to two (2) years of previous on the job or related experience is required.
APPROVED POSITION TITLE: Educational Assistant APPROVED BY DATE: July 15, 2026
TOTAL JOB EQUITY POINTS: - SALARY RANGE: as per the CUPE Collective Agreement
JOB STATUS: Full time WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday (30 hours/week)
Posted on: July 21, 2026
Applications will be considered in the following order: 1. CUPE Members 2. External Applicants
This position is for an existing vacancy ⊠ This posting is for a newly created position □
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
#26/27 -07
Educational Assistant
St. Mary School
Hours of work: 18 hours/week
Wage: $30.76 per hour, as per Schedule "A" of CUPE collective agreement (September 1, 2025).
Classification: Part-time
Effective/Term: August 31, 2026
Basic Qualifications: This position requires a Grade 12 education, with the completion of the
Educational Assistant or equivalent course. Equivalent to qualified applicants (i.e. PWS, DSW,
RPN, Social Work) are invited to apply. One to two years of previous on the job or related
experience is required.
Interested applicants may submit a completed application form including three professional
references, cover letter and resume no later than 3:30 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Human Resources Department
Email: hrdepartment@tncdsb.on.ca
Application forms are available at all Board and school offices, and on the Board website
https://www.tncdsb.on.ca/
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make
their required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext.1236
Position Description Page 1 Educational Assistant
THE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
POSITION DESCRIPTION
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Title: Educational Assistant Reports to: Principal
Supervises: Not applicable Location: As assigned
Position Identification: School Support
Position Summary:
In accordance with the Board Special Education Plan, assists designated students with activities of a special program, including modification and preparation of materials and activities. Provides observation
and assessment data, record keeping, care and assistance, as well as medical necessary interventions (e.g. catheterization, suctioning) and physical assistance where necessary.
Position Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Principal, the incumbent also takes direction from classroom and
special education teachers. The incumbent works in partnership within the school as a whole, interacting with other staff members of the school, students and volunteers in order to support student needs in a
meaningful way and exchange information. The Educational Assistant must be an excellent communicator with the ability to apply a variety of
communication techniques. The ability to follow oral and written directions, multi-task, maintain confidential information and organize work time effectively is required. The Educational Assistant is
required to have a good understanding of managing and preventing aggressive behaviours. The Educational Assistant must have excellent supervisory skills. Good problem solving and judgement skills are also required. The incumbent must be able to exercise sound, independent judgment and discretion
when carrying out the requirements of the job. The Educational Assistant must be flexible in order to
accommodate the changing needs and schedules of students. A good understanding of school policies,
procedures and emergency plans is required. The Educational Assistant is required to work with safety in mind at all times. The incumbent is required to participate in Board professional development when required.
Position Description Page 2 Educational Assistant
Position Duties: • Assist the classroom teacher(s) and other educational support staff to modify and implement
programs to meet the specific needs of the individual student. Assist in the administration of tests
and examinations by reading, scribing and clarifying questions for assigned students.
• Attend to the physical needs of students i.e. dressing, lifting, feeding (including feeding tubes), shallow surface suctioning, toileting (including clean catheterization as per Board Procedure) and assist with the personal hygiene of students.
• Supervise identified students on field trips if required.
• Supervise students during recess/nutritional breaks and lunch time.
• Communicate effective and regularly with teachers, special education resource teachers, principal and/or other staff on the identification and referral of changes in student needs.
Communication practices are unique to each environment and are established by each
classroom teacher, special education resource teacher and/or principal or designate.
• Under the supervision of the classroom/special education resource teacher/principal or
designate, assist students individually or in small groups and follow up with students regarding homework assignments, check work for completion, correctness and understanding of
instruction.
• Assist in developing, implementing, reviewing, evaluating, revising and monitoring behaviour
management programs for designated students.
• Review and become familiar with the needs and goals of designated students through review of
individual education plans and other relevant resources including participation in appropriate
training/professional development sessions.
• Provide support to classroom/special education teacher(s) for the evaluation of programs and
student progress, including the individual education plan.
• Assist in the utilization, inventory and maintenance of equipment needs such as sound field systems, computer peripherals, wheel chairs, standing frames, Hoyer lifts and adaptive
communication devised or any other equipment deemed necessary for students.
• Support classroom teacher/special education resource teacher(s) with home/school
communication.
• Collect and chart data and assist classroom teacher/specials education teacher(s) in other
functional assessment activities to determine a student's developmental level.
• Assist in ensuring a safe environment through sharing supervision of students during arrivals and departures, lunches, recesses/nutritional breaks and in the classroom during the teacher's brief unscheduled absence.
• All other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
The incumbent works in a classroom environment and/or throughout the school with frequent exposure to interruptions, noise, colds and viruses. The Educational Assistant is occasionally exposed to inclement
weather and behaviourally difficult students. Frequent heavy effort may be required for lifting, transporting, toileting or restraining students.
Position Description Page 3 Educational Assistant
Qualifications: This position requires a Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, with the completion of the
Educational Assistant course or equivalent. One (1) to two (2) years of previous on the job or related experience is required.
APPROVED POSITION TITLE: Educational Assistant APPROVED BY DATE: July 15, 2026
TOTAL JOB EQUITY POINTS: - SALARY RANGE: as per the CUPE Collective Agreement
JOB STATUS: Full time WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday (30 hours/week)
Location Name
St. Mary School
About Northwest Catholic District School Board
Who We Are
The Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) serves the communities of Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Stratton, Atikokan, and Fort Frances to Rainy River. Our Communities span over 12,000 square km of Northwestern Ontario. We serve approximately 3000 students across 5 schools and teach kindergarten through grade 12. TNCDSB provides Catholic education while adhering to the Ontario Ministry of Education requirements. We offer a variety of programs including special education programs, French immersion, Indigenous education initiatives, and extracurricular activities.
Our Schools
- Our Lady of the Way School
- Sacred Heart School
- St. Joseph's School
- St. Mary School
- St. Partick's School