Educational Assistants – Special Education, Long Term Positions

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Educational Assistants – Special Education, Long Term Occasional Positions

CUPE#-EA.LTO

Posted in accordance with article 12.01 (a) of the CUPE Collective Agreement as the anticipated duration of this opportunity is expected to exceed 6 months. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for CUPE local 1479 to permanent internal candidates. Temporary employees will have their applications considered prior to external candidates.

$27.06 – $31.13 per hour

August 13, 2026, 4:00pm

• Educational Assistant, Holy Rosary Catholic School, Belleville

1.0 FTE
- Working 6 hours and 45 minutes per day, 5 days per week

Effective September 1, 2026, up to June 29, 2026

• Educational Assistant, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Batawa

1.0 FTE
- Working 6 hours and 45 minutes per day, 5 days per week

Effective September 1, 2026, up to June 29, 2026

Existing Vacancy

The ALCDSB builds faith-filled learning communities where each member is loved, inspired, and successful.

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board inspires and nurtures strong communities of faith, engaged communities of learning, and compassionate communities of service. The ALCDSB builds faith-filled learning communities where each member is loved, inspired, and successful.

Encompassing an area of over 16,000 square kilometers in beautiful eastern Ontario, the Board services more than 12,000 students in 43 schools. For more information about the Board and district, visit

Reporting to the school Principal, The Educational Assistant – Special Education provides assistance and supports safety to the student(s) in daily routines, recreational activities and life skills as required and contributes to the total care and wellbeing of the student.

• College diploma in Behaviour Science Technology, Developmental Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker or Social Service Worker or a diploma in Early Childhood Education or Personal Support Worker Certificate combined with experience working with students with complex needs.
• A minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children/adolescents with learning or developmental disabilities in a formal environment
• Excellent verbal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Capable of working in various settings
• An understanding of school responsibility for learner progress
• Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team and take direction
• Proven ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet manner
• Knowledge of relevant Special Education resource tools
• Willingness to accept technical training as required
• Experience in alternative communication is an asset
• Experience in basic computer skills is an asset
• Oral and written English language proficiency is required

What you would bring to the Team

The Board is seeking candidates who demonstrate the following core competencies:

Shares and receives information and ideas in a variety of ways and adapts to the needs of the audience to ensure the message is understood.

Creates, develops and implements new processes or services with the aim of improving the learning community for all.

Displays characteristics and personal attributes that enhance communication and interactions. Establishes and maintains harmonious professional relationships by demonstrating respect and sensitivity to all.

Motivates groups of people, while maximizing the efforts of others to achieve a common goal.

Plans, organizes and coordinates time, resources and tools to meet established goals.

Models strong ethical or moral principles and always…