The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 84,000 students enrolled in 149 facilities (123 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have approximately 11,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario's largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas. We are currently accepting applications for the position of:

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE WORKER (EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT)

Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available

Location: Various Schools within Dufferin- Peel

CAT 3 (Certified) - Salary: $54,444.00 - $63,032.00 (as of Sept 1, 2025)

CAT 1 (Uncertified) - Salary: $45,029.00 - $53,491.00 (as of Sept 1, 2025)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Educational Resource Workers work as collaborative team members to facilitate the inclusion of students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs within our schools and is accountable to the School Principal and/or designate.

RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

Actual duties are assigned as determined by students' needs as per Ministry of Education regulations and Board policies, procedures and practices.

• Supports the Catholic Board Learning Plan including the commitment to a Catholic Community, Culture and Caring under the direction of the Principal and/or designate as part of the school team.
• Works collaboratively and in conjunction with the Special Education team, assists in the identification, development and implementation of strategies and programs to support students identified, engagement, well-being and development, learning strengths and challenges and future needs of the student(s) includes personalized supports such as appropriate health/medical response, where training has been provided.
• Assists the Special Education team in preparing, developing, modifying and individualizing academic materials and well-being materials and resources for students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs as prescribed in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). This also includes the knowledge and use of computer technology and/or other communication supports as deemed appropriate.
• Collaborates with the Special Education team in the preparation for student planning and facilitates the daily or regularly scheduled inclusion and/or transition activities for students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs.
• Observes and monitors the performance of students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs and maintains records supporting student identified, engagement, well-being and development, challenges and future needs of the student(s) and communicates data to appropriate Special Education Team members in a confidential manner.
• Consults, plans, prepares and/or attends meetings, Identification Placement Review Committees (IPRCs), Case Conferences, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), planning and/or Transition Meetings as well as Parent/Guardian Interviews as a member of the Special Education team as appropriate.
• Implements approved programs for students with differing abilities/diverse learning in accordance with board policy, procedures and/or practices including prescribed guidelines in collaboration with the Special Education team and/or external agencies.
• Assists with mobility of students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs including lifts, transfers and positioning to facilitate student independence and inclusion, where training has been provided.
• Administers prescribed medications and approved medical procedures and practices under board protocols and/or guidelines and with appropriate training by Community Care Access Centres or other staff as appropriate. Maintains record of medication and individual health care needs as directed by the Principal and/or designate as appropriate.
• Administers First Aid, CPR, and Non-Violent Crises Intervention, in accordance with board protocols and/or and procedures, where qualified.
• Delivers approved physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy exercises recommend by a qualified health care professional for students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs.
• Collaborates with the Special Education team and/or external agencies to support students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs in the development of skills in the areas of communication, academic, living, social, fine motor, gross motor self-care skills. Implements approved behaviour management and other plans and/or programs as directed and as appropriate.
• Supports students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs with personal care routines such as feeding, toileting, dressing, grooming, hygiene and so on within the daily program. Promotes selfcare for the students as required.
• Attends, engages in and actively participates in staff meetings and professional development opportunities and aligned activities.
• Supervises and supports learning for students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs activities as part of the workday schedule, including excursions and school to work programs and/or personalized learning experiences as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Category 3 - Certified

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Educational Assistant (EA), or equivalent as deemed by the Employer.

Category 1 – Uncertified

• Secondary school diploma with entry level knowledge of Early Childhood Education (ECE} (EA) practices. 1 Year experience working with students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work with differing abilities/diverse learning needs
• Strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work as team member,
• High degree of sensitivity and diplomacy,
• Flexibility,
• Experience in use of computer technology and/or other communication supports as appropriate
• Ability to deal with potentially stressful and emergent situations.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

To be considered for this position, please click Apply.

ALL new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a "Vulnerable Sector Screening" (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board.

Position will remain posted until filled.

We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.