Casual Educational Assistant Ea

Job Code: 25EASPA10

EA/SPA/ECE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

CASUAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (EA)

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 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 10month position (September to June) to start as soon as possible.

In this role you will be responsible for providing temporary and/or shortterm coverage for EA employee absences on an asneeded basis in both elementary and secondary English and French Immersion Programs.

Location:

All geographical areas of the Boardwith flexibility to choose specific areas within the Boards geographical regions including North Wellington Centre Wellington East Wellington Guelph Orangeville Dufferin County and Shelburne.

Hours of work/FTE :

As this is a casual position there is no guaranteed number of hours per week. However a casual employee with full availability could work fulltime 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:

$29.92 per hour plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with Employment Standards Act; wage rate effective September 1 2024.

Board Information:

10 months; Casual; ESSPDECE 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:

• Work with students with diverse needs providing support for the behaviour safety medical and physical needs of a student. Duties may include lifting toileting positioning and transferring children and equipment as well as application of BMS techniques.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and 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.
• PostSecondary Degree in a related field of study.
• A valid Behaviour Management Systems certification will be required for this position. Training to be provided if candidate does not have current BMS certificate.
• Proven ability and recent experience in working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities is strongly preferred and schoolbased experience is a definite asset.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Training.
• Lifting/Positioning Training.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.
• 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 certificate (if you have obtained it)

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.

At UGDSB we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting creating complex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully thrive and reach their full potential. Please visit Safe Equitable and Inclusive Schools to find out more about equity diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

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 .