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Intermittent Staff Member for the 2026-2027 School Year Only

Classroom Supervisor (Non-Affiliated) & Intermittent Staff Member([CUPE)

The OCSB is currently seeking Intermittent Staff Members. This is a temporary position for the 2026/2027 school year only. 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 Intermittent Staff member will have the opportunity to work as a Student Support worker (supporting students that may be developmentally delayed, physically challenged, deaf, blind, or experiencing social/emotional and behavioural difficulties), as a Kindergarten Support Worker (working in a kindergarten class assisting the classroom teacher) or as a Classroom Supervisor.

Additional Information:

• students currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program should apply to job # 4058436;

• applicants will have the option of choosing the schools that they would be interested in supporting;

• Classroom Supervisor assignments can only be accepted the morning of the vacancy;

• candidates must be able to provide a reference from a permanent OCSB staff member.

Required Qualifications:

• Over 18 years of age;

• High School graduate. Preference will be given to current university or college students or graduates of a university or college program;

• Experience working with children with a variety of physical, learning styles, intellectual disabilities and behavioural or other learning difficulties;

• Experience working with students from different cultural backgrounds;

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;

• Knowledge of teaching practices or previous work with children and youth is an asset;

• All successful candidates will need to provide a valid vulnerable Police check (dated 6 months or less) at the time of onboarding. Failure to do so will disqualify you from continuing in the hiring process.

Salary:

• $144.23/day + 4% vacation pay as a Classroom Supervisor.

• Student Support (Intermittent): $26.24/hour.

• Kindergarten Support (Intermittent): $25.03/hour plus vacation pay.

How to Apply: All applications for the position must be submitted through Apply to Education. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility to be considered.

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however due to the high volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted. Updates on the status of applications will not be provided.

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.

Data Privacy Statement: Information Collection Authorization: In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Protection of Health Information Protection Act. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act as amended, and may be used as necessary for some or all of the following principal administrative purposes related to: The Ottawa Catholic School Board’s operation, school programs and educational services, student records, and Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board’s & the ‘ ’ support document entitled ‘ may be viewed on the Board’s website at . Questions about Privacy should be directed to the Privacy Officer by email at .