Job ID: Organization: Ministry of EducationDivision: Provincial and Demonstration Schools BranchCity: BrantfordJob term: 1 Temporary Seasonal position – September to June recurringJob code: U0114 - Classroom AssistantSalary: $24.61 - $27.14 Per hour* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Competition # PDSB26-145 The Ministry of Education, W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind is a community-based School for the Blind, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional, and developmental needs of the individual children. If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career and would like to be part of a specialized team, then consider this exciting employment prospect as a Classroom Assistant. What can I expect to do in this role? Work with children who are visually impaired with multiple exceptionalities. Work in a multi-disciplinary setting. Assist in providing individual and group programs to children who are visually impaired with multiple exceptionalities. Assist with physical needs of children. Follow up on specialized programs set up by other agencies/professionals. Assist in program preparation and materials. Mandatory requirements Community College certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child-related field.



Current certification in Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with AED. Skills and Qualifications Demonstrated experience working with children who are visually impaired and may have other emotional and behavioural disorders. Knowledge of child development and an understanding of caring for children with special needs. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and practices that address student care and safety. Excellent analytical, problem solving and observation skills to identify students’ needs and difficulties. Ability to communicate effectively with students who may have a variety of multiple exceptionalities in an educational setting. Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) certification is an asset. Ability and willingness to assist special needs students as required. Additional information: Apply by: Friday, October 2, :59 pm EDTPosition details: 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region, Vulnerable Sector CheckCompensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionWork hours: Schedule 4Category: Education and TrainingPosted on: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Strengthening Ontario, together. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Classroom Assistant, Seasonal, Brantford
🏢 Provincial And Demonstration Schools Branch
📍 Brantford