Special Assignment Assistant - St. Bernard (Term) 1.0

Special Assignment Assistant

St. Bernard

CUPE 2357 (10 month, Level 4B)

* If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The OCSB is currently seeking Special Assignment Assistants. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory

Under the instructional supervision of the teacher, the Special Assignment Assistant is responsible for:

• providing individual instruction and assistance to an assigned student within the Developmental Educational Program;
• implementing individualized programming for an assigned student which responds to the student’s physical, emotional and hygienic needs and provides input to program modification;
• acts as a team member within the classroom and assists with activities in any area which may directly assist the assigned student or may contribute to the Program as a whole;
• and performs other duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

Note:

Because of the individualized approach to programming, the duties of the Special Assignment Assistants may be different; however, the nature and intent of the position is such that responsibilities will be comparable.

• Secondary School diploma;
• a two-year Community college diploma in a related field (ex. DSW, CYC, SSW);
• First Aid and CPR training;
• two years of related experience;
• effective interpersonal and communication skills (especially with children), and initiative
• individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

This is a term position with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026 to June 24, 2027, with an annual salary range of approximately $48,782 - $52,246.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to check spam and junk mail boxes often for Board correspondence.

We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you will be required to provide an appropriate, original Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check dated within the last six months before you can commence employment.

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AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

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Purpose:

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