26EASPA79 - Educational Assistant - Centennial Hylands Elementary School

Upper Grand District School Board; Shelburne; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Job summary

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is seeking a dynamic Educational Assistant for a temporary full-time role at Centennial Hylands Elementary School. The position is 1.0 FTE (32.50 hours per week), with an hourly rate of $30.92–$36.74 and vacation pay per ESA guidelines.

This 10-month assignment runs from September to June (calendar year). Start date is ASAP and end date is not guaranteed beyond June 30, 2027. Applicants may come from internal or external pools.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Diploma or combination of formal education in child development and related work experience.
• Post-Secondary Degree in a related field of study.
• Valid Behaviour Management Systems certification is required.
• Experience working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Training.
• Lifting/Positioning Training.
• Must be capable of performing essential physical duties (lifting, positioning and transferring children) and using BMS techniques.
• Access to reliable transportation to attend specific schools.

Responsibilities

• Educational Assistants work with students with diverse needs, providing support for behavior, safety, medical and physical needs.
• Duties may include lifting, toileting, positioning and transferring children and equipment and applying BMS.
• Educational Assistants work with students individually and in groups.
• Demonstrated flexibility, patience, empathy, and the ability to collaborate with students, classroom teachers, parents and administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma

Post-Secondary Degree in related field

Behaviour Management Systems certification

Autism Spectrum Disorder Training

Lifting/Positioning Training

Job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

Job Code: 26EASPA79

EA/SPA/ECE

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 6,500 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 12 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. Learn more about us and Find Your Path.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a temporary full-time opportunity in the capacity of Educational Assistant.

Location: 1.0 FTE; Centennial Hylands Elementary School

Note: School location/geographical area cannot be guaranteed in perpetuity and are subject to change based on student and system needs

FTE and Hours: 1.0 FTE = 32.50 hours per week; full-time

Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.92 - $36.74 per hour, plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: Unknown end date not to exceed June 30, 2027

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

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

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

Consideration of Applications

Applications from employees within the UGDSB as well as external applicants will be accepted. Applicants will be considered in the following order, in accordance with the relevant Collective Agreement articles.

• Qualified casual ESSP Bargaining Unit employees
• Qualified external applicants (includes employees from other Bargaining Units)

Responsibilities

• Educational Assistants work with students with many diverse needs. This work provides support for the behaviour, safety, medical and physical needs of a student
• Duties may include lifting, toileting, positioning and transferring children and equipment and application of BMS.
• Educational Assistants 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

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following 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 is required for this position
• 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
• Flexibility, patience, empathy and the ability to work closely with students with complex needs, classroom teacher, parents and Administration
• 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

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 Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools.