Emergency Educational Assistant
Emergency Educational Assistant
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Job Description
Job Code: EMERGEA05
CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
Emergency Educational Assistant
ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)
The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35000 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 wellbeing 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 dynamic individuals to join our team in the capacity of Emergency Educational Assistant . Under the direction of the Principal/VicePrincipal this position in the absence of an unfilled Educational Assistant vacancy will support students with many diverse needs ensuring a safe and secure environment at all times.
Work Locations:
All geographical areas of the Board including North Wellington Centre Wellington East Wellington Guelph Orangeville Dufferin County and Shelburne.
Applicants will be able to select the school location(s) and/or geographic areas where they are interested in working.
Rate of Pay:
$29.92 per hour (wage rate effective September 1 2024 plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the Employment Standards Act
Hours Per Week:
On call depending on need 3.25 hours or 6.5 hours per day)
Duties to commence/end:
As soon as possible and ending June 26 2025 with possibility of extension
Responsibilities:
- Work with students with many diverse needs. This work provides support for the behaviour safety medical and physical needs of a may include lifting toileting positioning and transferring children and equipment.
- 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 and Administration
- Ability to function independently within the framework of a team
- Other duties as assigned
Experience and Qualifications:
- Successful completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is required
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Candidates must be capable of performing the essential physical duties of the role such as lifting positioning and transferring children and equipment and utilizing BMS techniques where required;
- Preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability and recent school based experience in working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities
- Prior experience (paid or volunteer) working with school aged children considered to be an asset.
- Ability to communicate in a sensitive courteous manner
- Current First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.
- Ability to work as a team player
- Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy of student information.
- 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.
While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the UGDSB we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note: An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information refer to the UGDSBs Criminal Record Check for requirements.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING
Employment Equity
The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity including but not limited to:
- First Nations Inuit and Mtis peoples and all other Indigenous peoples
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race ancestry ethnicity colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin.
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities
Accommodation & Accessibility
We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process please contact .
28 February 2025
Employment Type
Temp
