Job Description

OSSTF-ESSP

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

TEMPORARY AND

PERMANENT POSITION

S

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.


Our vision is to

engage

,

inspire

,

innovate

, because we are

always learning.


The Avon Maitland District School Board is currently accepting applications for both permanent and temporary Educational Assistant positions at various locations.


Please be aware that not all locations currently have openings, but additional sites may become available as staffing continues.

Hours of Work:

35hours per week, 10 months per year (1.0 FTE)


17.5 hours per week, 10 months per year (0.5 FTE)

Compensation Package Details:

Rate of Pay:

$26.56 - $29.26 per hour plus 4% vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement as of September 1, 2025.

Pension Plan

: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System ()

Health & Dental Benefits

:


Benefits are provided through Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability coverage plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:

24/7 confidential support Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.


Depending upon school/program needs, duties will vary from site to site. Flexibility is essential, as assignments will involve working with students who require varying degrees of behavioural and physical support. Assignments may shift between different educational settings based upon evolving needs of the school. Additional related duties may be assigned as required.

The ideal candidates will possess:

Minimum two-year college level certificate or diploma in the educational assistant or related field, and equivalent experience; and, Current BMS certification. The ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, including but not limited to, lifting, toileting and transferring students and supporting associated mobility equipment; Proven successful experience in providing consistent daily support for students with behavioural, physical and developmental supports; Expertise implementing effective behaviour management strategies and the ability to be flexible to support students with multiple needs; Demonstrated ability to work positively and cooperatively as part of the school team; The ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment; Good oral and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal and professional skills; Understanding and commitment to confidentiality;

Apply today!

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We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.


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The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.


Dr. Graham Shantz, Director of Education