INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING #26/27 ?06 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 -06 Educational Assistant St. Mary School Hours of work: 30 hours/week Wage: $30.76 per hour, as per Schedule "A" of CUPE collective agreement (September 1, 2025). Classification: Full-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: Application forms are available at all Board and school offices, and on the Board website 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 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/career 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)

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