2026-064 Education Support Worker - Special Education

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number: 2026-064

Position: Education Support Worker - Special Education

Department: Education

Employment Status: Contract – 12 Months

Salary: $22 - $30.25/HR – 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: October 5, 2026, at 4:00pm

POSITION SCOPE:

The Education Support Worker - Special Education will primarily provide support to students with

Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and/or with Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) recommendations through outreach to families and through liaison and advocacy for services from local school boards. The Education Support Worker -Special Education will also support students in general with student success strategies, such as (but not limited to) student support, brief counselling, and access to tutoring.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker or Social Services
• Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License with clean drivers abstract.
• Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check annually and at time of offer
• First Aid and CPR with AED Certification

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend IEP and IPRC meetings with parents to hear and understand the
• recommendations of assessments.
• Advocate to ensure special needs of students are met and resources are available.
• Visit elementary and secondary schools attended by our students on a weekly basis
• in a schedule developed with school officials.
• Initiates and/or prepares project proposals and maintains an updated project

filing system.

Please refer to our website:  https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/  for posting details.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, by fax to 705.222.7731or by mail to:

Human Resources,

25 Reserve Rd,

Naughton, ON

P0M 2M0

Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.