Posted 7 hours ago
Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE - Temporary)
@ District School Board Ontario North East
South Porcupine, Ontario
Overview
District School Board Ontario North East is hiring a temporary full-time Educational Assistant at Bertha Shaw Public School, 32.5 hours a week, until February 12, 2027 or the return of an absent employee. The role supports students with academic, social, emotional, behavioural and physical needs in integrated and high-support classrooms. Pay is $25.76 to $30.55 per hour under the OSSTF-EA collective agreement, plus vacation pay.
Pay:
$25.76–$30.55 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide classroom support based on individual student needs
- Help students access the curriculum in integrated settings
- Support students in high-support settings
- Support academic, social, emotional, behavioural and physical needs
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in Educational Assistant or related field
- Early Childhood Education or Developmental Services Worker training
- Experience with students with special education needs
- Preferably experience in a school setting
- Criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 32.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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District School Board Ontario North East
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Full company description
District School Board Ontario North East is an Ontario English Public School Board serving Northeastern Ontario from Hearst to Temagami. It covers an extensive area of 25,000 square kilometres. Our vision is "To empower all learners to achieve personal excellence." Our main office is located in Schumacher at 153 Croatia Avenue and a secondary office is located in New Liskeard at 198022 River Road. Our schools offer English, French Immersion and Alternate Education programming, including the Early Learning Kindergarten Program with full-day Junior and Senior Kindergarten. We also have a strong online learning community through e-Learning Ontario of the Ontario Ministry of Education.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 497
- Reported office locations
- 153 Croatia Ave, Timmins, ON P0N 1G0, CA
- 198022 River Rd, New Liskeard, Ontario P0J 1P0, CA
- Other recorded names
- District School Board Ontario North East
- Specialties
- Education
- Schools
- and Administration
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District School Board Ontario North East is an Ontario English Public School Board serving Northeastern Ontario from Hearst to Temagami. It covers an extensive area of 25,000 square kilometres. Our vision is "To empower all learners to achieve personal excellence." Our main office is located in Schumacher at 153 Croatia Avenue and a secondary office is located in New Liskeard at 198022 River Road. Our schools offer…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education Administration Programs |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Timmins, ON |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Specialties | EducationSchoolsand Administration |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
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OSSTF - EA
Comp. 26-514
Closing date: 2026-11-17 @ 4:00 pm EST
1.0 Educational Assistant - Temporary
Location: Bertha Shaw Public School
Start date: As soon as possible (temporary position until February 12, 2027 or return of absent employee)
Vacancy Details: 1.0 FTE - full-time, 32.5 hours/week
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
$25.76 per hour - $30.55 per hour (plus vacation pay)
Interested Candidates:
Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at and on Apply to Education at
Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through any other method will not be considered.
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.
Additional Information:
Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).
External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.
- 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 environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.
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
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)
2026-11-10
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