25EASPA126- Educational Assistant Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute

Job Code: 25EASPA126

EA/SPA/ECE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: 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 66 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 Educational Assistant team in the capacity of temporary Educational Assistant .

Location: Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute

Hours of work/FTE: 1.0 FTE ; 32.5 hours per week

Rate of Pay / Salary Range: $30.92 to $36.74 per hour; wage rate effective September 1 2025

Board Information: 1.0 FTE; 10 months temporary full-time; ESSP-DECE Union

Reporting to the school Principal Educational Assistants must possess willingness along with the physical ability to work with all of our students who have many diverse needs. This is a 10-month position (September to June) to start as soon as possible with an unknown end date not to exceed June 2 6 202 6 .

Consideration of Applications:

Applications from employees within the UGDSB as well as external applicants will be accepted. Applicants will be considered in the following order in accordance with the relevant Collective Agreement articles.

• 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.
• 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

Candidates are invited to submit their application which includes a resume along with any relevant supporting educational and/or training documentation (including Behaviour Management Systems certificate) through Apply To Education no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 12 2025. To submit your application click the Apply button at the top of the page or visit: . 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 Métis 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

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.

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 .

7-Nov-25