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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING /27 ?06 Educational Assistant St. Posted on: July 21, 2026 Applications will be considered in the following order: 1. CUPE Members 2. External Applicants This position is for an existing vacancy ⊠ This posting is for a newly created position □ INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING /27 -06 Educational Assistant St. Mary School Hours of work: 30 hours/week Wage: $30.76 per hour, as per Schedule "A" of CUPE collective agreement (September 1, 2025). Classification: Full-time Effective/Term: August 31, 2026 Basic Qualifications: This position requires a Grade 12 education, with the completion of the Educational Assistant or equivalent course. Equivalent to qualified applicants (i.e. PWS, DSW, RPN, Social Work) are invited to apply. One to two years of previous on the job or related experience is required. Interested applicants may submit a completed application form including three professional references, cover letter and resume no later than 3:30 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Human Resources Department Email: Application forms are available at all Board and school offices, and on the Board websiteAccommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at ext.1236 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 in Board professional development when required. Position Description Page 2 Educational Assistant Position Duties: • Assist the classroom teacher(s) and other educational support staff to modify and implement programs to meet the specific needs of the individual student. Assist in the administration of tests and examinations by reading, scribing and clarifying questions for assigned students. • Attend to the physical needs of students i.e. dressing, lifting, feeding (including feeding tubes), shallow surface suctioning, toileting (including clean catheterization as per Board Procedure) and assist with th