EASPA-Educational Assistant - Itinerant

Position: 26EASPA52 -Educational Assistant - Itinerant
Job Code: 26

EASPA
52
EA/SPA/ECE
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - ITINERANT
About The Upper Grand District School Board (ugdsb)  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
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THE OPPORTUNITY  The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a  permanent   part-time  opportunity in the capacity of  Educational Assistant  -  Itinerant .

Location:

Itinerant
FTE and

Hours:

0.5 FTE = 16.25 hours per week; part-time positions have varying start and end times and may include mornings, afternoons or alternating full days, dependent on the schools and system needs
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:

September 2, 2026
Board Information:  10-month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar); permanent; part-time;
Educational Student Support Personnel (ESSP) & Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) Union
Vacancy Status:  This posting is for an existing vacancy
Reporting to the Principal of Special Education and school Principals, the  Educational Assistant
- Itinerant  provides support to students in a variety of school settings based on operational needs. This flexible role may involve daily travel between schools to provide short term coverage, or assignment to a single school for an extended period. Work locations and schedules may fluctuate and are determined by student and school requirements. The  Educational Assistant
- Itinerant  must possess willingness, along with the physical ability, to work with all of our students who have many diverse needs. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to multiple school environments.
Consideration of Applications:
Qualified permanent ESSP Bargaining Unit employees
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
APPLICATION DETAILS

Please note:

An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the…