Educational Assistant (Term) 1.0 FTE

M.F. McHugh Education Centre

C.U.P.E. 2357 (Term Assignment January 5 2026 to June 25 2026 Level 5)

35 hours a week

*If you are a current OCSB employee you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The OCSB is currently seeking Educational Assistant Term. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory .

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment fulfilling careers and the opportunity to make a difference in our students lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples Black and racialized people persons with disabilities people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

This is a term EA vacancy in the M.F. McHugh program. This term assignment has an anticipated start date of January 5 2026 with an anticipated end date of June 25 2026.

All applicants will be considered and qualified applicants will be interviewed based on seniority. Unsuccessful applicants may request a debrief. If the selected applicant is a current permanent EA with the OCSB they will be hired for the duration of the term and their position at their home school would be held for them with a casual staff member replacing them for the duration of the term. If the position is not offered to any of the interviewed permanent employees then the position will be filled with a new or existing casual employee.

As the needs of each student differ the duties of individual Educational Assistants may be different however the nature and intent of the position is such that responsibilities will be comparable.

Under the direction of the school principal and the instructional supervision of the classroom teacher the Educational Assistant:

• provides support in a classroom where there is a child with specific needs to be met (intellectual disabilities physical or medical conditions deaf/hard of hearing blind/low vision self-regulation concerns and other special education needs;

• provides support in the students academic development;

• responds to the students physical emotional and hygienic needs; and

• acts as a team member of the school in any area which may directly assist the assigned student(s) or may contribute to the educational program as a whole;

• and performs other duties as assigned.

  
  

Required Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:

• a secondary school diploma;

• a 2 year Community college diploma in a related field ( SSW or a University Degree in a child related field of study);

• 2 years of related experience.

  
  

In addition the following will be considered an asset:

• knowledge of PICS PECS ABA signing Braille;

• special feeding techniques;

• CPR/First Aid CPI (NCI) and Diabetic Monitoring;

• the ability to show initiative;

• excellent oral and written communication skills;

• and the ability to establish a rapport with children.

• Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

  
  

This is a 10-month term position with an annual salary range of approximately $49117 to $52809 ($32.63 to $35.08 per hour) (to be prorated to reflect the length of the term) with an anticipated start date of January 5 2026.

How to Apply - Applicants are required to apply through ATE and attach a cover letter and resume in pdf format by 5:00 pm on December 2 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reference Policy: We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

If you are currently not an OCSB employee at the completion of a successful interview you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.

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AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process please contact the Human Resources Department via email at prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Data Privacy Statement:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of Ontario Regulation 298 (Operation of Schools - General) under Education Act R.S.O. 1990 c. E.2 as amended (Education Act) sections 58.5(1) and 171(1) of Education Act and will be used by Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) for employment purposes. The information is retained in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990 c. M. 56 and will be disclosed to authorized OCSB staff in order to administer the above purpose. The Boards Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure & the Protection of Privacy Policy support document entitled Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information may be viewed on the Boards website at . Questions about Privacy should be directed to the Privacy Officer by email to .