casual educational assistant

UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a Casual Educational Assistant to provide support for students with diverse needs across various schools. The role requires flexibility, empathy, and a relevant educational background. This casual position offers $30.92 per hour with no guaranteed hours, allowing for competitive and meaningful work in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability and recent experience in working with students with special needs.
• Access to reliable transportation to attend specific schools.
• Ability to perform essential physical duties such as lifting and transferring.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for behaviour, safety, medical and physical needs of students.
• Work with students individually or in groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Empathy

Ability to work with complex needs

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma

Post-Secondary Degree in related field

Tools

Behaviour Management Systems Certification

Job description

Overview

Job Code: 25EASPA88

EA / SPA / ECE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: CASUAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

The UGDSB employs approximately 4,000 staff who serve more than 35,000 students across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools, as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB acknowledges the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through strong learning communities and diverse supports that meet students’ needs. Our employees contribute to student success and to the organization as a whole.

The Opportunity

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Casual Educational Assistant (EA). This opening is specifically for a position on our EA Supply List. This is a 10-month position (September to June) to start as soon as possible.

In this role, you will provide temporary and/or short-term coverage for EA absences 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. Casual Supply EAs may select specified areas in which they would like to work.

Hours of Work / FTE

There is no guaranteed hours per week as this is a casual position. A casual employee with full availability could work full time (1.0 FTE; 32.5 hours per week) depending on need.

As a member of the EA Supply List, you may apply for vacant permanent or temporary positions as they arise, with possible consideration over external applicants.

Rate of Pay / Salary Range

$30.92 per hour; wage rate effective September 1, 2025, plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.

Board Information: 10 months; ESSP-DECE Union

Reporting to the school Principal, the successful candidate must be willing and able to work with students who have diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Educational Assistants work with students with diverse needs, providing support for behaviour, safety, medical and physical needs. Duties may include lifting, toileting, positioning and transferring students and equipment, and application of BMS. Work may be solo or in groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Educational Assistant Diploma, or a combination of formal education (child development and/or special education fields) and work experience deemed equivalent by the Board
• Post-Secondary Degree in a related field
• Valid Behaviour Management Systems certification
• Proven ability and recent experience in working with students with special needs; school-based experience is an asset
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Training
• Lifting/Positioning Training
• Flexibility, patience, empathy and ability to work with students with complex needs, classroom teachers, parents and administration
• Ability to perform essential physical duties (lifting, positioning, transferring) and use of BMS techniques as required
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to attend specific schools

Application Details

• Submit application via Apply to Education site
• Provide a personal resume not exceeding 2 pages (cover letter not required)
• Include relevant supporting educational and/or training documentation including your Behaviour Management Systems certificate (if obtained)

Note: An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to commencement of employment if the candidate is external. The VSC must be dated within 6 months of start date. See UGDSB requirements for details.

Inclusive Recruitment & Hiring

Employment Equity

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression and building a diverse staff reflective of the community and students served. We actively encourage applications from historically marginalized groups, including:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
• People of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions
• Members of groups facing discrimination based on race, ethnicity, colour, religion/spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

UGDSB values the intersections of identities and is committed to an inclusive environment. Please visit our equity, diversity and inclusion page for more information.

Accommodation & Accessibility

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, please contact us.

3-Sep-25