School Assistants (Lunch-Time Supervisors) - Little Rouge Public School

Job Description

Job Details

Work Schedule : Approx. 60 minutes between the times of 12 : 50 - 1 : 50 (depending on school schedule). Times might vary due to split lunches in order to cohort students, and therefore could require hours instead of 1 hour.

Application Deadline :

Thank you for your interest in a School Assistant (Lunch-time Supervisor). The role of the school assistant is to provide supervisory support to teaching staff during peak or critical periods of the school day. This position includes lunch period supervision or as needed by the school and yard duty supervision. Successful candidates will be required to complete online (virtual) health and safety training prior to start date (as well as school in-service training).

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the following on-line application to the attention of : The Recruitment Team. For further information regarding this posting, please email Leeanne Hughes-Fernandes (P) at and / or Tessy Weir (VP) at .

Additional Information :

• For school location and address please refer to the list of YRDSB schools .
• As a condition of employment , successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check from the police jurisdiction in which they reside or an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board. The Police Vulnerable Sector Check and Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) documents are only valid if issued within the last six months. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment.

Selection Process :

To be considered for positions, applicants are required to register with Apply to Education in order to submit an online application prior to the closing date identified on the posting. All postings will close at 11 : 30 on the Posting Closing Date.

Applicants must :

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community. Therefore, in pursuit of the Board's values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board's priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director's Action Plan .

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to :

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Recruitment and Retention Team in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees : If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential / bona fide requirements ( physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members :

As per the Collective Agreement (, an Employee who is successful in filling a permanent twelve (12) month job posting will remain in such position for a minimum of twelve (12) months. An Employee who is successful in filling a permanent ten (10) month job posting will remain in such position for a minimum of the remainder of the school year. The above requirements may be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. These clauses above, do not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion.

As a condition of employment , and In accordance with the Education Act, anyone seeking employment or wanting to volunteer must provide a satisfactory police record check. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) must be completed by the police services in the jurisdiction in which you reside, this is based on your home address (only accepted by police services within Canada); must be satisfactory to the YRDSB and completed within six (6) months prior to the scheduled start date. It is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

We will accept satisfactory PVSC's that name any other school board and other employers (daycare centers, OCT, and employers that would require a police check for vulnerable persons) in Ontario and obtained within the last six (6) months.

Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

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Little Rouge About York Region District School Board

Serving the nine municipalities in the Regional Municipality of York, we are the third largest school district in Ontario. Our students consistently perform above average in provincial testing and the Board is among the top achievers in Ontario.

Quick Facts :

York Region is known for its cultural diversity, which is reflected in our student population. YRDSB offers a wide range of programs and services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to promoting equity and inclusivity in all of our schools, with policies and initiatives aimed at supporting all students, including those from marginalized groups.

We believe that every student can learn and succeed. Our dedicated and professional staff work hard to create safe, inclusive and caring environments that enable all of our students to thrive. We offer a range of learning opportunities that enable our students to develop their skills and knowledge, explore their interests, and reach their full potential. Join our team!