EXT ESP Temporary Educational Assistant - Owen Sound District Secondary School

Bluewater-District; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Bluewater District School Board invites applications for a Temporary Educational Assistant position. The role supports students with intensive special education needs under the school Principal, in elementary and secondary schools.

The appointment is a temporary part-time (0.50 FTE) vacancy. Eligibility requires a secondary school diploma and completion of a post-secondary education program such as Education Support Worker, Educational Assistant Certificate, or related credentials, or equivalent

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma plus completion of a post-secondary education program in Education Support Worker, Educational Assistant Certificate, Early Childhood Educator, Social Service Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Program or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical, physical and safety/supervision support to students with intensive special education needs in elementary and secondary schools.

Education

Education Support Worker

Educational Assistant Certificate

Early Childhood Educator

Social Service Worker

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker

Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Program

Job description

GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER

As one of the area’s largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,700 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,900 students and their families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

BLUE WATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING

TEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT POSITION

An Educational Assistant is responsible to the school Principal to provide medical, physical and safety/supervision support to students with intensive special education needs in elementary and secondary schools.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must hold a secondary school diploma plus completion of a post-secondary education program in one of the following:Education Support Worker, Educational Assistant Certificate, Early Childhood Educator, Social Service Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Program or equivalent education and/or experience.

Temporary Vacancy

One (1) temporary part-time(0.50 FTE) Educational Assistant required.

Daily schedule from approximately 12:05pm to 3:50pm.

Commencing as soon as possible and ending December 18, 2026 or earlier if incumbent returns or circumstances change.

Note: Where positions are in schools with elementary and secondary panels scheduling may reflect work in either panel

Equity

Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

Accommodation

Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.

Wellness

Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.

We thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants who will be moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.