Casual Educational Assistant

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Casual Educational Assistant

C.U.P.E. 2357



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

The OCSB is currently seeking Casual Educational Assistants. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our .

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. 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.

Job Description:

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 (developmentally delayed, physically challenged, deaf, blind, or experiencing social/emotional and behavioural difficulties);

provides support in the students’ academic development;

responds to the students’ physical, emotional and hygienic needs (ie toileting etc.); 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.

NOTE: The special needs of students may include support to address academic and/or behaviour difficulties; social and/or medical problems; a physical handicap, blindness or deafness; or, in the case of a special education classroom(s), students may exhibit social adjustment or communication difficulties which require extra attention.

Because the needs of each student will 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.

Required Qualifications:

a secondary school diploma;

a 2 year Community college diploma in a related field (ie: DSW,CYW, SSW or a University Degree in a child related field of study);

2 years of relevant experience working with children with a variety of physical, intellectual disabilities and behavioural or other learning difficulties.

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:

knowledge of PICS, PECS, ABA, signing, Braille;

Behaviour Science certificate;

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.

Status: Supply Educational Assistants must be available to work on call during regular school hours.

Annual (or Hourly) Salary: Hourly wage of $31.41 plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay (The hourly wage effective as of September 1st, 2025, is $32.41).

How to Apply: All applications for the position must be submitted through Apply to Education. If you are currently an OCSB Employee, please submit your application via your OCSB ATE account. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility to be considered.

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

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.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to .

For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at or by phone at 1-877-900-5627.

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.

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