Casual Educational Assistant; EA

Position: Casual Educational Assistant (EA)

Job Code: 25

EASPA
88

EA/SPA/ECE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: CASUAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers 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 our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

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 be responsible for providing temporary and/or short term coverage for EA employee absences on an as‑needed basis 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 however Casual Supply EAs may select specified areas in which they would like to work.

Hours of work/FTE

While there is no guarantee of 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 will have the opportunity to 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 Employment Standards Act

Board Information:

10 months; ESSP-DECE Union

Reporting to the school Principal, the successful candidate must possess willingness, along with the physical ability to work with all our students who have diverse needs.

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.
• Perform 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

• Submit application via Apply to Education site –
• Provide a personal resume that is no longer than 2 pages in length (cover letter not required)
• Include relevant supporting educational and/or training documentation including your Behaviour Management Systems…