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THE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD The Northwest Catholic District School Board is committed to equitable, inclusive and accessible employment practices. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. This position is for an existing vacancy ⊠ This posting is for a newly created position □ Date of Posting: August 28, 2026 JOB POSTING 1.0 FTE Educational Assistant St. Patrick's School Posting Number: 2627-19 Applicant Group: CUPE Members & External applicants Hours of work: 30 hours/week Start Date/Duration: September 28, 2026 Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.76 per hour, as per Schedule "A" of CUPE collective agreement (September 1, 2025) Qualifications/Requirements: • See attached position description. Salary/Benefits: • In accordance with the current CUPE collective agreement. • We also offer a comprehensive and generous benefit package, including personal leave, vacation (dependent on position) and enrollment into the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan. Application Process: Internal applicants are required to: • Submit an internal application form (G-01-12). For reference purposes, the Principal will be contacting each applicant's current and if applicable, former supervisor(s). External applicants are required to: • Complete the Board's employment application (G-01-10) and submit it along with a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references. Please submit completed application package to the Human Resources Department at . Notes: • This position will be advertised until 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. "TNCDSB Schools of Hope provide all students a safe, respectful and inclusive Catholic education. Together, with home, church and community, we will prepare students to become active, caring, lifelong learners." Kathy Bryck, Board Chair Jackie Robinson, Chief Executive Officer Position Description Page 1 Educational Assistant THE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD POSITION DESCRIPTION EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Title: Educational Assistant Reports to: Principal Supervises: Not applicable Location: As assigned Position Identification: School Support Position Summary: In accordance with the Board Special Education Plan, assists designated students with activities of a special program, including modification and preparation of materials and activities. Provides observation and assessment data, record keeping, care and assistance, as well as medical necessary interventions (e.g. catheterization, suctioning) and physical assistance where necessary. Position Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Principal, the incumbent also takes direction from classroom and special education teachers. The incumbent works in partnership within the school as a whole, interacting with other staff members of the school, students and volunteers in order to support student needs in a meaningful way and exchange information. The Educational Assistant must be an excellent communicator with the ability to apply a variety of communication techniques. The ability to follow oral and written directions, multi-task, maintain confidential information and organize work time effectively is required. The Educational Assistant is required to have a good understanding of managing and preventing aggressive behaviours. The Educational Assistant must have excellent supervisory skills. Good problem solving and judgement skills are also required. The incumbent must be able to exercise sound, independent judgment and discretion when carrying out the requirements of the job. The Educational Assistant must be flexible in order to accommodate the changing needs and schedules of students. A good understanding of school policies, procedures and emergency plans is required. The Educational Assistant is required to work with safety in mind at all times. The incumbent is required to participate