Job Description

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: 2025-052

Position: Education Support Worker - Special Education

Department: Education

Employment Status:

Contract - 11 Months

Salary:

$31.34 - 37.46 /HR - 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: November 14, 2025, at 4pm

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. Coordinate and/or deliver presentations to students, parents and caregivers, on how to support student success i.e., support at home, importance of attendance, etc. Initiates and/or prepares project proposals and maintains an updated project filing system. Draft letters, reports, strategies, work plans, budgets, and other briefings as requested as it relates to identified issues.




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.