Rainy River District School Board
Fort Frances, Ontario
JOB DESCRIPTION
DATE: June 2010
POSITION: Education Assistant
EMPLOYEE GROUP: ESP (Educational Support Personnel)
Qualifications Necessary:
$ A Secondary School diploma or equivalent
$ Educational Assistant Course preferred or two years’ experience in a related field
$ Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job
$ Effective oral and written communication skills
$ Must be able to function as a member of the team
$ Flexibility to suit varied needs of students (learning, physical, behavioral needs)
$ An attitude of respect and sensitivity towards students with varied background abilities,
medical needs, behavioral needs, socio-economic and educational status
$ Computer skills preferred
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Principal, the Education Assistant is responsible to assist with the
delivery of program to students with identified special needs as determined by the Classroom
Teacher, Special Education Resource Teacher, Special Education Coordinator, Speech Language
Pathologist and the Principal. The role of the Education Assistant will be influenced by the
specific needs of the students. Training required to perform the duties of the position will be
provided by the immediate supervisor(s) or other qualified personnel.
Responsible To:
The Education Assistant is responsible to Classroom Teacher, Special Education Resource
Teacher, Special Education Coordinator, Speech Language Pathologist and the Principal.
Specific Duties:
1. To maintain strict confidentiality of students and student records.
2. To assist the teacher in the implementation and facilitation of the Individual
Education Plan’s outlined programming accommodations and/or modifications.
3. To assist and supervise the design and delivery of daily programs associated with the
medical, academic, social, behavioral and psychomotor development of students with
