Rainy River District School Board

Notice of Position

Posting Number: 2627-4 Date: June 15, 2026

To: External Applicants

Position: Casual Education Assistant

Job Description: Attached

Location: Various

Hours of Work: All Casual personnel must be able to work on an on-call basis. Successful
candidates will be placed on the School Casual List for casual, on-call work with
no guarantee of hours of work.

Rate of Pay: $26.55 per hour

Applications must include the Board’s application form, a cover letter, current resume
Application Process: and the Reference Authorization Form, including two employment related references

(one of which must be from a current or recent supervisor).

Please submit application to: Human Resource Department

Rainy River District School Board
522 Second St East
Fort Frances, ON P9A1N4
Fax: (807)274-1950
[email protected]

Accommodation in the recruitment process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

For further clarification or questions please contact
Rebecca Armit, Human Resources Coordinator, at (phone hidden) ext.4972

Closing Date: Ongoing Application Acceptance 2026-2027

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

Rainy River District School Board
Fort Frances, Ontario

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE: June 2010

POSITION: Education Assistant

EMPLOYEE GROUP: ESP (Educational Support Personnel)

Qualifications Necessary:

$ A Secondary School diploma or equivalent
$ Educational Assistant Course preferred or two years’ experience in a related field
$ Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job
$ Effective oral and written communication skills
$ Must be able to function as a member of the team
$ Flexibility to suit varied needs of students (learning, physical, behavioral needs)
$ An attitude of respect and sensitivity towards students with varied background abilities,

medical needs, behavioral needs, socio-economic and educational status
$ Computer skills preferred

Position Summary:





Under the supervision of the Principal, the Education Assistant is responsible to assist with the
delivery of program to students with identified special needs as determined by the Classroom
Teacher, Special Education Resource Teacher, Special Education Coordinator, Speech Language
Pathologist and the Principal. The role of the Education Assistant will be influenced by the
specific needs of the students. Training required to perform the duties of the position will be
provided by the immediate supervisor(s) or other qualified personnel.

Responsible To:

The Education Assistant is responsible to Classroom Teacher, Special Education Resource
Teacher, Special Education Coordinator, Speech Language Pathologist and the Principal.

Specific Duties:

1. To maintain strict confidentiality of students and student records.

2. To assist the teacher in the implementation and facilitation of the Individual

Education Plan’s outlined programming accommodations and/or modifications.

3. To assist and supervise the design and delivery of daily programs associated with the
medical, academic, social, behavioral and psychomotor development of students with

special needs.

4. To assist in the provision of physical care and comfort for each student with special
needs which may include any of the following:

- behavioral support and intervention
- lifting and positioning of the student
- assisting with mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, etc.
- feeding
- toileting
- general maintenance exercises.

5. To ensure a protected environment through close supervision during arrivals, departures,

lunch hour, recesses and in the classroom for students.

6. To assist in the preparation and operation of instructional materials and equipment.

7. To collaborate with school personnel, treatment teams and other qualified staff
from community agencies involved with the student.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Rainy River District School Board Policies and Procedures.

2. Rainy River District ETFO Educational Support Personnel Collective Agreement

📌 2627-4 - Casual Education Assistant - Various Locations - External (Fort Frances)
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