Temporary Educational Assistants - Indigenous Student Support

Temporary Educational Assistants - Indigenous Student Support

Location: Various Schools (multiple positions available)

Duration: Immediately - June 25, 2026 (temporary positions)

We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people. These Indigenous Nations, agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant.

• $26.58 per hour

• Existing vacancies

Educational Assistants for Indigenous Student Support work one-to-one with Indigenous children, and working under the direction of the classroom teacher, EAs perform duties such as monitoring and implementing behaviour support measures as outlined in safety plans and providing various levels of program support. Duties may also include creation and preparation of classroom material and assisting in program and lesson planning, such as structured task activities, visual schedules, etc.

within the regular workday.

• Provide support in the delivery of programs for Indigenous students as described on the Individual Education Plan (IEP) under the guidance of the teacher. May include individual or small groups or students. Create and implement the use of visual aids, manipulatives, and other supports to reinforce learning relating to curriculum and alternative goals such as life and social skills, speech/language support, cultural support.
• Implement health and medical protocols for students that include duties such as, but not limited to, support for allergies, feeding, lifting, positioning, mobility, toileting, catheterization, suctioning, personal hygiene, diabetic, seizure or other medical conditions as outlined in Board procedures and Ministry guidelines (e.g. Policy Program Memorandum 81).
• Perform positive and proactive de‑escalation techniques and safety measures as outlined, such as Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training that supports safe learning environments. This may include the use of physical restraint as per training and as a last resort, to prevent student and/or other injury.
• Deliver programs as outlined by the physio and occupational therapist that may include a range of motion exercises, sensory diets, use of equipment and materials, in and out of the classroom to support learning and therapeutic needs.
• Regularly work collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team to provide input into programming and planning, assessment and evaluation, and outside supports such as speech/language pathologists or other third‑party providers including occupational and physiotherapists, Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapists.
• Implement assistive technology strategies by supporting students with their use of devices and/or programs to enhance learning. Perform assigned duties relating to Braille, Signing and other augmentative communication strategies if necessary.
• Provide support for students experiencing short‑term social‑emotional/behavioural concerns as well as program support needs, as directed by the teacher or supervisor. Assist students in learning self‑regulation skills to increase independence.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom in areas such as resource room, schoolyard, and out‑of‑school learning activities such as excursions, and co‑op placements, as required. Transfer students from buses and vehicles and support with bus supervision duties.

• Preference given to Haudenosaunee members of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte or Haudenosaunee ancestry and/or other Indigenous nations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local Indigenous history, cultural protocols and commitment to Reconciliation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture across Turtle Island and the systemic barriers Indigenous people face.
• Minimum completion of a two (2) year post‑secondary diploma in Educational Assistant,…