Education Assistant; s – School Readiness Program; Kindergarten Rainy River District School Board Job Kenora District area,Fort Frances

Position: Education Assistant(s) – School Readiness Program (Kindergarten) Rainy River District School Board
Location: Fort Frances

Rainy River District School Board

NOTICE OF POSITION

ESP Bargaining Unit Members and External Applicants

Posting Information

Posting Number: 2526-94

Date: May 13, 2026

To: Members of ETFO-ESP and External Applicants

Anticipated Start Date

Required Training: June 29, 30, July 2 & 3
Student Programming: July 6 – August 20
Clean up & Documentation: August 21

Position:
Education Assistant(s) – School Readiness Program (Kindergarten)

Job Description: The School Readiness Program focuses on building key skills that support a successful transition to kindergarten. Areas of focus include following routines, managing transitions, developing social skills, and strengthening oral language. These foundational skills help prepare students for the transition to full-day kindergarten in the fall.

Location: To be Determined (pending student enrollment)

Hours of work: 8:00am – 3:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)

Rate of Pay: $28.85 – $29.44 per hour

Qualifications

A Secondary School diploma or equivalent
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 collaborative team member
Flexibility to suit varied needs of students (learning, physical, social/emotional, behavioural needs)
An attitude of respect and sensitivity towards students with varied backgrounds, abilities, medical needs, behavioural needs, socio-economic and educational needs
Computer skills preferred

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Education Assistant is responsible to assist with the delivery of programs to students with special needs as determined by the Classroom Teacher, Special Education Resource Teacher, Special Education Administrator, 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 the Classroom Teacher, Special Education Resource Teacher, Special Education Coordinator, Speech Language Pathologist and the Principal.

Specific Duties

To maintain strict confidentiality of students and student records.

To assist the teacher in the implementation and facilitation of the Individual Education Plan’s outlined programming accommodations and/or modifications.

To assist and deliver daily programs associated with the medical, academic, social, behavioural and psychomotor development of students with special needs.

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

Behavioural support and intervention
Lifting, transferring, and positioning of the student
Assisting with mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, etc.
Feeding
Toileting
Dressing and personal hygiene
General maintenance exercises

To ensure a safe environment through close supervision during arrivals, departures, lunch hour, recesses and in the classroom for students, as required.

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

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

To act as a team member of the school community in any area which may directly assist the assigned student(s). They will contribute to the educational program as a whole and performs other duties, as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

Rainy River District School Board Policies and Procedures.

Rainy River District ETFO Educational Support Personnel Collective Agreement.

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

This publication is available in accessible formats upon request.

Closing Date:
Interviews ongoing

#J-18808-Ljbffr