Educational Assistant (Perm)

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa Catholic School Board is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant for the M.F. McHugh Education Centre in a permanent vacancy.

The assignment has an anticipated start date of October 20, 2026 and involves supporting a student with diverse needs within a collaborative school team. The role requires a secondary school diploma and a related college diploma, along with at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• A secondary school diploma;
• A 2 year Community college diploma in a related field (e.g., DSW, CYW, SSW or related degree);
• 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides support in a classroom for a student with specific needs to meet intellectual disabilities, physical or medical conditions, deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, or other needs.
• Supports students’ academic development.
• Responds to students’ physical, emotional and hygienic needs.
• Acts as a team member to assist the assigned student(s) and contribute to the educational program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Initiative

Rapport with children

Education

Secondary school diploma

2 year community college diploma in related field

Tools

PICS

PECS

ABA

Signing

Braille

Job description

Educational Assistant (Perm)

M.F. McHugh Education Centre

C.U.P.E. 2357 (Level 5)

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board:

The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

This is a permanent EA vacancy in the M.F. McHugh program. This permanent assignment has an anticipated start date of October 20, 2026

All applicants will be considered and qualified applicants will be interviewed based on seniority. Unsuccessful applicants may request a debrief. If the selected applicant is a current, permanent EA with the OCSB, they will be hired for the duration of the term and their position at their home school would be held for them, with a casual staff member replacing them for the duration of the term. If the position is not offered to any of the interviewed permanent employees, then the position will be filled with a new or existing casual employee.

As the needs of each student differ, the duties of individual Educational Assistants may be different, however, the nature and intent of the position is such that responsibilities will be comparable.

Under the direction of the school principal and the instructional supervision of the classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant:

• provides support in a classroom where there is a child with specific needs to be met (intellectual disabilities, physical or medical conditions, deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, self-regulation concerns, and other special education needs;
• provides support in the students’ academic development;
• responds to the students’ physical, emotional and hygienic needs; and
• acts as a team member of the school in any area which may directly assist the assigned student(s), or may contribute to the educational program as a whole;
• and performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• a secondary school diploma;
• a 2 year Community college diploma in a related field (ex.DSW,CYW, SSW or a University Degree in a child related field of study);
• 2 years of related experience.

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:

• knowledge of PICS, PECS, ABA, signing, Braille;
• special feeding techniques;
• CPR/First Aid, CPI (NCI) and Diabetic Monitoring;
• the ability to show initiative;
• excellent oral and written communication skills;
• and the ability to establish a rapport with children.
• Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

This is a 10-month position with an annual salary range of approximately $49,117 to $52,809 ($32.63 to $35.08 per hour) (to be prorated to reflect the length of the term) with an anticipated start date of October 20, 2026 .

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to [e-mail]

Interviews:

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to check spam and junk mail boxes often for Board correspondence.

Reference Policy: We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you will be required to provide an appropriate, original Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check dated within the last six months before you can commence employment.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to [e-mail] .

For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at [e-mail] or by phone at 1-877-900-5627.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Information Collection Authority and Purpose: Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) , personal information is collected under the statutory authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act , as amended. This information may be utilized for any or all of the primary administrative functions relating to the operational activities of the Ottawa Catholic School Board, including educational programs and services, student records, and interactions with Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board’s ‘Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure’, the ‘Protection of Privacy Policy’, and the supplementary document ‘Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information’ are accessible on the Board’s website at www.ocsb.ca. Inquiries may be directed to the school Principal or to the Privacy Officer, Ottawa Catholic School Board, 570 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, ON K2G 3R4. Contact information: 613-224-2222 | [e-mail] .