OSSTF - EA

Comp. 26-394

Closing date
2026-08-28 @ 4:00 pm EST

Educational Assistant - Temporary
Title: Educational Assistant - Temporary

Location
Kirkland Lake District Composite School

Start date
August 31, 2026 (temporary position until January 28, 2027 or return of absent employee)

Vacancy Details
0.355 FTE - Part-time, 2 hours and 18 minutes per day

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Position Summary
Educational Assistants provide classroom support to students based on their individual academic, social, emotional, behavioural, 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 Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, or related field, and/or equivalent. Demonstrated experience working with students with special education needs of varying ages, preferably in a school setting.

Compensation
Salary in accordance with the current OSSTF-EA collective agreement Collective Agreement

$25.76 per hour - $30.55 per hour

Additional Information
DSB1 may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants, as defined under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). AI is not used to make final hiring decisions.



In DSB1, final hiring decisions are made by DSB1 staff.

Accommodation
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact [email protected]

Equal Opportunity
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 for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning workplace for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

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

Jonathan Byer (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Chief Executive Officer)

2026-08-20

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📌 Educational Assistant (0.355 FTE - Temporary) (Ontario)
🏢 District School Board Ontario North East
📍 Ontario