OSSTF-ESSP

TECHNI C AL RESOURCE ASSISTANT (TRA)

PERMANENT POSITION

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

Our vision is to engage**,** inspire**,** innovate**,** because we are always learning.

We are accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Technical Resource Assistant (TRA) between Romeo Public School and Shakespeare Public School.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, 10 months per year

Compensation Package Details:

Rate of Pay: $26.56 - $29.26as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement as of September 1, 2025.

Pension Plan : Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

Health & Dental Benefits :

• Benefits are provided through Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP)
• Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability coverage plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:

• 24/7 confidential support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.

Resource Centre Support

• Support staff and students in the library
• Assist with library orientation for students under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Maintain the library circulation system that facilitates searching, cataloging, inventory control and patron information
• Maintain a schedule of library and technology bookings
• Maintain physical organization of library resources including but not limited to processing new resources, shelving books, weeding and repairing resources
• Provide support for ordering books or supplies, coordinating volunteer schedules for volunteer students and parents working in the library/resource area
• Assist with promotional activities (book fairs) during regular working hours
• May be assigned to supervise the library or computer lab during non-instructional time

Student and Staff Support

• Assist with student logins and passwords as required
• Assist in the use of technology to support resource-based learning
• Work with individual and/or small groups of students under the direction of a teacher to provide technical support and support with library resources
• Under the direction of the principal, support and promote all Board Administrative Procedures and Guidelines to support and promote digital citizenship appropriate student behaviour in accordance with school code of conduct
• Provide support and perform duties in the areas of resource-based learning and computer literacy

Technical Support

• Provide first response troubleshooting for minor technical issues of school technology including, but not limited to, computers, printers, photocopiers, interactive panel technologies, printers, iPads, Chromebooks and escalate issues to IT staff where appropriate
• Maintain new generation learning (NGL) agreements and collect NGL devices at year-end as directed by IT staff
• Under the direction of IT staff, may assist with troubleshooting standard wireless connectivity Issues
• Create and monitor IT work orders for student technology and school devices

Other Related Duties

• May include lifting and moving computer equipment and peripherals, book orders, etc.
• May assist with equipment set-up for meeting and assemblies
• May assist with updating daily information for display on school TV monitors, school website and social media sites, year-end slide show

Job Specifications and Requirements:

• A one-year college-level diploma or certificate, such as Micro-computer Software Applications Certificate Program, plus up to six months related experience; or a combination of experience, education and training that is considered equivalent;
• Proven computer literacy, minor computer maintenance and troubleshooting skills;
• The capacity to work independently, problem-solve and multi-task in a busy environment;
• Proven professional, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and a high degree of confidentiality.

Apply today!

Interested applicants are requested to apply through Apply to Education.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627.

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The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Director of Education

Posted On

July 04, 2025 02:26 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

July 10, 2025 04:00 PM EST/EDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

Job Open To

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents, Management & Professionals

City

Seaforth

School/Location

Romeo Public School;Shakespeare Public School

Salary

$26.56-$29.26

Employment Start Date

August 28, 2025

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter