Temporary jobs in Canada

Job Details: This is an ongoing job posting. Due to the volume of interest, we are unable to provide individual updates - candidates will only be contacted if a vacancy becomes available. This posting may be reactivated at any time throughout the 2025/2026 school year, as hiring is determined by system needs. Thank you for your interest in a career as a casual Educational Assistant (EA) – Developmental Support Worker (DSW) or Intervention Support Worker (ISW) with the York Region District School Board. This application is for casual Educational Assistant opportunities for the 2025/2026 school year.

• Developmental Support Worker (DSW) – Casual Rate: $28.58, Temporary/Term/Permanent Rate: $31.98 – $33.35
• Intervention Support Worker (ISW) – Casual Rate: $28.58, Temporary/Term/Permanent Rate: $37.17 – $38.50

• Casual Positions – On call, as‑needed basis to cover absences of permanent employees ranging from daily occurrences up to 30 consecutive working days.
• Temporary Positions – Available for a period in excess of 30 consecutive working days to replace a permanent employee on an approved leave of absence.
• Permanent Positions – Full‑time positions (35 hours per week).

Responsible for providing direct care of and support to students with needs including but not limited to physical, safety, medical, behaviour, cognitive, learning needs, or concerns, in compliance‑with Board policies and procedures, utilizing Board approved tools and technology. Together with the classroom teacher, team and/or resource staff, take actions to improve the educational outcomes of students with disabilities and ensure inclusivity with an emphasis on accommodations and practices that promote integration, acceptance and full participation.

• Assist the teacher and/or resource staff in the planning, development and implementation of students' Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.).
• Deliver interventions or strategies as set out in the I.E.P.
• Assist in the preparation of materials and monitoring of programs.
• Supervise and assist individuals or groups of students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, field trips, excursions, bus and/or taxi arrivals and departures, work placements and other situations as required.
• Assist students with personal and medical care in accordance with current Board Policy and Procedure #662.0 which may include administration of medication, feeding, dressing, toileting, clean catheterization, hygiene, lifting and positioning and assistance with mobility.
• Work as an active member of the school team to ensure the safety and success of all students.
• Assist the teacher and/or resource staff in dealing with behavioural needs of the students as outlined in Memo S33.
• Assist with on‑going assessment of student programs and writing daily anecdotal reports and records, as required.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Support students in community integration and work placements.
• Attend professional development sessions/training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Responsible to the Principal or designate.

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma with at least two years of post‑secondary education in a related field is required.
• Minimum one year related experience is required.
• Training in de‑escalation strategies (including CPI certification, where required), feeding, toileting, lifting and positioning techniques are required.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and current Board approved/implemented software is required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsible for providing direct care of and support to students with complex needs including but not limited to physical, safety, medical, behaviour, cognitive, learning needs or concerns, in compliance with Board policies and procedures, utilizing Board approved tools and technology. Together with the classroom teacher, team and/or resource staff, take actions to improve the educational outcomes of students with disabilities and ensure inclusivity with an emphasis on accommodations and practices that promote integration, acceptance and full participation.

• Provide direct management and support of individual student needs through direct intervention, data collection observation, case conferences as well as the creation and implementation of personalized resources.
• Provide students with direct personal and medical care in accordance with their IEP, Safety Plan and Board Policy and Procedure #662.0 which may include administration of medication, feeding, dressing, toileting, clean catheterization, hygiene, lifting and positioning and assistance with mobility.
• Maintain a safe learning environment by responding immediately and taking the lead on interventions in heightened situations where a student(s) with complex behaviour is escalated and/or posing a safety risk.
• Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of student support strategies and programs, including Growth Plans, Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.) and Safety Plans etc., to ensure a safe and caring school environment.
• Provide direct intervention, in accordance with student's IEP and Safety Plan, in managing behavioural and immediate safety needs of the students using the principles of CPI and as outlined in the Memo Addressing Unsafe Student Behaviour in Safe and Supportive ways.
• Develop and prepare materials of programs that promote integration, participation and successful transfer of knowledge, and work in collaboration within the team to demonstrate, utilize and facilitate strategies that will enhance student learning, all in accordance with the students' IEP and Safety Plan.
• Supervise, support and assist individuals or groups of students, indoor and outdoor, during but not limited to classroom activities; recess, lunch and before and after school; on field trips, including swimming, excursions, community integration, work placements; with transportation or travel needs, and other situations as required.
• Model for and coach staff to build capacity in best practices and evidence‑based strategies for working with students with different exceptionalities.
• Work with regional board supports (Psych staff, SLP, PTOT, Social Worker ABAF etc.), community agencies and other school staff in a variety of areas (e.g. Mediation, Circle Solutions, Applied Behaviour Analysis, CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention).
• Assist and participate in the identification of staff needs for on‑going education and in‑service training. As required, facilitate and deliver professional development in a variety of areas (e.g. Restorative Approaches, Threat Assessment, Applied Behaviour Analysis, and CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention).
• Model and coach school staff, and provide direct support such as behaviour management and intervention to enable students to function in a school setting, either individually or within groups.
• Participate in case management sessions and In‑School Team Meetings where appropriate and collaborate with school and system staff.
• Participate in the identification of risk and resiliency factors that may impact on the provision of effective supports to students and families.
• Work and liaise with community agencies to support students and their families.
• Attend meetings, professional development and training sessions as required.
• Cover breaks, lunches and unfilled vacancies of other non‑teaching school staff as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Responsible to the Student Services Coordinator or designate for regional staff.
• Responsible to the School Principal or designate for school‑based staff.

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma with at least two years of post‑secondary education in a related field is required.
• Minimum two years related experience with a range of experience with complex social‑emotional, mental health and/or behavioural concerns is required.
• Successful completion of training in de‑escalation strategies (including CPI certification, where required), feeding, toileting, lifting and positioning techniques are requirements of this position.
• Proficient verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team is required.

• Employees are expected to work at least 30 days within the current school year to remain on the casual Educational Assistant list. Hours of operation in our schools could start as early as 7:30 a.m. and end as late as 4:30 p.m. The Board highly recommends that employees accept as many shifts as possible throughout the year to encourage advancement within the Board.
• Please note that there are other Educational Assistant opportunities that are posted separately on the website as needs are identified. These positions could include: Sign Interpreter, Communicative Disorders Assistant, etc.
• In the application process, you will be prompted to provide at least three (3) professional, supervisory references (including full name, position title, work location/organization, and email address) in the job posting screening section of the online application. We do not contact references prior to practicum/interview.
• For your information, a list of YRDSB Schools is provided.

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board‑community.

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will receive an overview of the hiring steps. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to careers@yrdsb.ca or a member of the Recruitment Team.