Job Code: 26EASPA45 - REPOST
EA/SPA/ECE
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS
ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)
The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 6,500 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 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.
Join a community that values innovation, fosters growth, and empowers you to make an impact. and Find Your Path.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a temporary opportunity in the capacity of Educational Assistant.
Please note – if you have previously applied to job posting 26EASPA45, please do not re-apply.
Locations: Various locations throughout UGDSB
- School location/geographical area cannot be guaranteed in perpetuity. School location/geographical area are subject to change based on student and system needs.
FTE:
0.5 FTE = 16.25 hours per week; part-time positions have varying start and end times and may include mornings, afternoons or alternating full days, dependent on the schools and system needs
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: September 2, 2026
End Date: Unknown end date not to exceed June 30, 2027
Board Information: 10-month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar); temporary; full-time/part-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.
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Qualified casual ESSP Bargaining Unit employees
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Qualified external applicants (includes employees from other Bargaining Units)
Responsibilities:
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Educational Assistants work with students with many diverse needs. This work provides support for the behaviour, safety, medical and physical needs of a student
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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
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Flexibility, patience, empathy and the ability to work closely with students with complex needs, classroom teacher, parents and Administration
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Other duties as assigned
Experience and Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates who have the following qualifications:
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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
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Post-Secondary Degree in a related field of study
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A valid Behaviour Management Systems certification is required for this position
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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
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Training
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Lifting/Positioning Training
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Flexibility, patience, empathy and the ability to work closely with students with complex needs, classroom teacher, parents and Administration
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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
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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 , no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 27, 2026. To submit your application, click the “Apply” button at the top of the page or visit: .
As indicated above, Educational Assistants service all geographical areas of the UGDSB. Please identify your preferred geographical area when applying. Please note that geographical area/location assignments cannot be guaranteed in perpetuity.
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 UGDSB's 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:
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First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
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Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
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Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
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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 .
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 .
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 .
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