OSSTF-Education Workers

1.0 Permanent Educational Assistant - North Region Flex (4 positions)

Effective September 2, 2026

Regional Flex Role: Reporting to the Principal of Special Education, this itinerant position, will involve providing direct support to high needs students in all areas of exceptionality moving into the region mid-year or transitioning from one program or setting to another. School placements will be determined by Special Education Coordinators and Principals. Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.

The Educational Assistant duties of this position are likely to include, but are not limited to, working with students with autism, behavioural exceptionalities, physical and developmental disabilities. The position will involve working as a team member in a special education program, delivering alternative program goals, therapy goals, sensory breaks, toileting support, communication needs, and outings.

L ocation: North Region: North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, Mattawa and Surrounding Communities

Qualifications

- Two-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in the social services field

Knowledge/Skills Required:
- Experience working with a variety of student exceptionalities including but not limited to: medically complex, autism, developmental disabilities and physical disabilities




- Broad knowledge of a variety of support strategies including ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis), Behaviour Management Systems, CPS (Team-oriented Proactive Solutions) and Augmentative Communication
- Demonstrated ability to effectively support students in transition and/or implement programming in consultation with classroom teacher, central behavioural support team and respective therapists i.e. speech, sensory, occupational, physiotherapy
- Knowledge and respect for Indigenous teachings and culture
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a school-based team

Rate of Pay: $28.44 per hour to 33.38 per hour

Please ensure your have uploaded your applicable Educational Diploma(s) and/or Degree(s) to your Apply to Education Portfolio

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.). Please ask us how we may help you by contacting :

Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board

963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1

Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5077 - Fax (705) 472-5412

📌 1.0 Permanent Educational Assistant - North Region Flex (North Bay)
🏢 Near North District School Board
📍 North Bay