EA/SPA/ECE CASUAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (EA) About The Upper Grand District School Board (ugdsb) The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 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. 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, career development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.

Join a community that values innovation, fosters growth, and empowers you to make an impact. The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Casual Educational Assistant ( EA ). In this role, you will be responsible for providing temporary and/or short-term coverage for EA employee absences on an as-needed basis in both elementary and secondary English and French Immersion Programs.

Note: As a Casual Educational Assistant, you may select your preferred work locations within these regions. While there is no guarantee of hours per week as this is a casual position, a casual employee with full availability could work full-time hours up to 32.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) depending on the Board's needs.

Note: As a member of the EA Supply List, you will have the opportunity to apply for vacant permanent or temporary positions as they become available, with possible consideration over external applicants.

Hourly Pay Rate:



$30.92 per hour, plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the ESA

• Start Date: As soon as possible Board Information: 10-month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar)

• Casual

• Educational Student Support Personnel (ESSP) &

• Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECE) Union Reporting to the school Principal, the Educational Assistant must possess willingness, along with the physical ability to work with all our students who have diverse needs. 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.

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. 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 school-based 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.

Candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume (maximum 2 pages, no cover letter required), and applicable supporting educational and/or training documentation through . As part of our recruitment practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this job posting. 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 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 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. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti‑Racism Act, 2017, S.15 in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.People, Leadership, and Culture (Human Resources) will use aggregate data from all forms (not individual data) for internal reporting.

📌 Education Assistant (Casual) (Guelph)
🏢 Upper Grand District School Board
📍 Guelph