25EASPA145 Educational Assistant Gateway Drive Public School

Job Code: 25EASPA145

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. We are 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

The UGDSB is situated on the ancestral treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.

We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success including competitive compensation a defined benefit pension plan professional development opportunities and vibrant wellness programs.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a temporary full-time opportunity in the capacity of Educational Assistant .

Location: 1.0 FTE; Gateway Drive Public School

Note: School location/geographical area cannot be guaranteed in perpetuity and are subject to change based on student and system needs

FTE and Hours: 1.0 FTE 32.50 hours per week; full-time

Hourly Rate of Pay : $30.92 - $36.74 per hour plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible.

End Date: Unknown end date not to exceed June 26 2026.

Board Information: 10-month position (yearly from September June following the school year calendar); temporary; full-time; Educational Student Support Personnel (ESSP) & Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) Union

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Reporting to the school Principal the Educational Assistant must possess willingness along with the physical ability to work with all of our students who have many diverse needs.

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
• Flexibility patience empathy and the ability to work closely with students with complex needs classroom teacher parents and Administration
• 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

Ready to make a difference Candidates are invited to submit their application through Apply To Education no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 22 2025 . To submit your application click the Apply button at the top of the page or visit: 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 UGDSBsCriminal Record Check for requirements.

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.

As part of our recruitment practices Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening assessment or selection process for this job posting.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING

The UGDSB is committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of 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
• 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 disabilities

At UGDSB we recognize that individuals may hold overlapping identities which shape their experiences in unique ways. We are committed to our responsibility to create and maintain inclusive equitable environments where everyone can fully participate thrive and reach their potential. To learn more please visit Safe Equitable and Inclusive Schools.

Accommodation & Accessibility

If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process please contact .

APPLICANT SELF-IDENTIFICATION QUESTIONS

The UGDSB is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. As part of this commitment we are collecting voluntary self-identification data to achieve an inclusive diverse and representative workforce. The data aims to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process.

Access to this information is restricted to People Leadership and Culture (Human Resources). Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act 2017 S.O. 2017 c. 15 in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990 c. M.56. The UGDSB is committed to respecting the privacy of our staff students and applicants. To learn more please visit Policy 315 Privacy Protection and Information Access.

People Leadership and Culture (Human Resources) will use aggregate data from all forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. For more information on Human Rights at UGDSB please visit Human Rights Equity and Accessibility Office.

Completing the form is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer any or all questions you can select Prefer not to answer. Choosing Prefer not to answer as a response will not impact your application or consideration for employment. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact .

17-Dec-25