Emergency Educational Assistant, Courtice

Emergency Educational Assistant Job Code: EMERG-EA-06

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an Emergency Educational Assistant. This position is on the Emergency EA Supply List and will provide temporary coverage for unfilled Educational Assistant absences on an as‑needed basis.

Location:

All geographical areas of the Board, including North Wellington, Centre Wellington, East Wellington, Guelph, Orangeville, Dufferin County, and Shelburne. Note: As an Emergency Educational Assistant, you may select your preferred work locations within these regions.

FTE And Hours:

On‑call basis, with shifts of either 3.25 hours or 6.5 hours per day.

Hourly Pay Rate:

$30.92 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:

June 26, 2026 with possibility of extension.

Board Information:

10‑month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar); Casual.

Reporting to:

Principal/Vice‑Principal.

Responsibilities

Work with students with many 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.

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 teachers and administration.

Ability to function independently within the framework of a team.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience And Qualifications

Successful completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is required.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Candidates must be capable of performing the essential physical duties of the role, such as lifting, positioning and transferring children and equipment and utilizing BMS techniques where required.

Preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability and recent school‑based experience in working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities.

Prior experience (paid or volunteer) working with school‑aged children considered to be an asset.

Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner.

Current First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.

Ability to work as a team player.

Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy of student information.

Access to a reliable method of transportation and ability to attend specific schools.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT&HIRING

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

Accommodation&Accessibility If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the appropriate department.

Applicant Self‑Identification Questions The UGDSB is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. Completing the self‑identification form is voluntary and will not affect your application.

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