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Upper Grand District School Board

Casual Educational Assistant (EA)

Guelph, ON, Canada

Pay: Hourly Pay Rate: $30.92 per hour, plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025
Job type: Full-time

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Responsibilities

The Educational Assistant will work with students with diverse needs, providing support for their behavior, safety, medical, and physical needs. Duties include working individually or in groups and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administration.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Educational Assistant Diploma or equivalent education and experience, along with a valid Behaviour Management Systems certification. Proven experience working with students with special needs is strongly preferred.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Education

professional certificate
postgraduate degree

Working hours

33 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Educational Assistant Diploma
Special Education
Behaviour Management Systems
First Aid
CPR Certification
Autism Spectrum Disorder Training
Lifting Training
Positioning Training
Empathy
Flexibility
Patience
Collaboration
Communication
Support for Diverse Needs
Safety Awareness
Medical Needs Support

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Professional Development Opportunities
Wellness Programs

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Keywords

Educational Assistant
Special Education
Behaviour Management Systems
First Aid
CPR Certification
Autism Spectrum Disorder Training
Lifting Training
Positioning Training
Diverse Needs
Collaboration
Communication
Safety
Medical Needs
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
French Immersion
Guelph
Dufferin County
Wellington County
Casual Employment
Pension Plan
Professional Development
Wellness Programs
Vulnerable Sector Check
Inclusive Recruitment
Equity
Diversity
Community Engagement
Student Support
Educational Programs

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Job Code: 25EASPA88

EA/SPA/ECE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: CASUAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (EA)

About The Upper Grand District School Board (ugdsb)

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. We are committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students

The UGDSB is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.

We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success, including competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension plan, professional development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.

Join a community that values innovation, fosters growth, and empowers you to make an impact. and Find Your Path.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Casual Educational Assistant (EA). This opening is for a position on our EA Supply List. In this role, you will be responsible for providing temporary and/or short-term coverage for EA employee absences on an as-needed basis in both elementary and secondary English and French Immersion Programs.

Location: All geographical areas of the Board, including North Wellington, Centre Wellington, East Wellington, Guelph, Orangeville, Dufferin County, and Shelburne.

Note: As a Casual Educational Assistant, you may select your preferred work locations within these regions.

FTE and Hours: While there is no guarantee of hours per week as this is a casual position, a casual employee with full availability could work full-time hours up to 32.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) depending on the Board's needs.

Note: As a member of the EA Supply List, you will have the opportunity to apply for vacant permanent or temporary positions as they become available, with possible consideration over external applicants.

Hourly Pay Rate: $30.92 per hour, plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

Board Information: 10-month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar); Casual; Educational Student Support Personnel (ESSP) & Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) Union

Reporting to the school Principal, the Educational Assistant must possess willingness, along with the physical ability to work with all our students who have diverse needs.

Responsibilities

Work with students with diverse needs, providing support for the behaviour, safety, medical and physical needs of a student.
Duties may include lifting, toileting, positioning and transferring children and equipment, as well as application of BMS techniques.
Work with students both individually and/or in a group setting.
Flexibility, patience, empathy and the ability to work closely with students with complex needs, classroom teacher, parents and Administration.
Other duties as assigned

Experience And Qualifications

Educational Assistant Diploma, and/or a combination of formal education (fields related to the development of children and/or special education) and work experience deemed equivalent by the Board.
Post-Secondary Degree in a related field of study.
A valid Behaviour Management Systems certification will be required for this position. Training to be provided if candidate does not have current BMS certificate.
Proven ability and recent experience in working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities is strongly preferred and school-based experience is a definite asset.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Training.
Lifting/Positioning Training.
Current First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.
Candidates must be capable of performing the essential physical duties of the position, such as lifting, positioning and transferring children and equipment and utilizing BMS techniques where required.
Access to a reliable method of transportation and ability to attend specific schools.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Ready to make a difference? Candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume (maximum 2 pages, no cover letter required), and applicable supporting educational and/or training documentation through . To submit your application, click the “Apply” button at the top of the page or visit: .

Please note: An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information, refer to the UGDSB's for requirements.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the UGDSB, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this job posting.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING

The UGDSB Is Committed To Building a Diverse Staff That Is Reflective Of The Community And Students We Serve. We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups Who Have Historically And/or Currently Experience Marginalization And/or Barriers To Equity, Including, But Not Limited To

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
Persons with disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that individuals may hold overlapping identities, which shape their experiences in unique ways. We are committed to our responsibility to create and maintain inclusive, equitable environments where everyone can fully participate, thrive, and reach their potential. To learn more, please visit .

Accommodation & Accessibility

If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, please contact .

APPLICANT SELF-IDENTIFICATION QUESTIONS

The UGDSB is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. As part of this commitment, we are collecting voluntary self-identification data to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. The data aims to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process.

Access to this information is restricted to People, Leadership and Culture (Human Resources). Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 15 in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. The UGDSB is committed to respecting the privacy of our staff, students and applicants. To learn more, please visit .

People, Leadership, and Culture (Human Resources) will use aggregate data from all forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. For more information on Human Rights at UGDSB, please visit .

Completing the form is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer any or all questions, you can select “Prefer not to answer”. Choosing “Prefer not to answer” as a response will not impact your application or consideration for employment. If you have questions or concerns about this form, please contact .

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