Competition # 607 - Learning Assistant

Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in Medicine Hat is seeking an educational support professional to work with students with complex needs. The candidate will assist in fostering inclusive learning environments, supporting individual student needs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position requires strong communication skills, patience, and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs required.
• Strong commitment to inclusive education principles necessary.
• Willingness to complete background checks.

Responsibilities

• Implement accommodations and modifications in support plans.
• Foster positive peer relationships and communication skills.
• Provide assistance with personal care and mobility needs.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with complex needs

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Team collaboration

Physical lifting and transferring support

Education

Child and Youth Care Diploma

Educational Assistant Certificate

Job description

Primary Duties

• Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined in the student’s Individualized Support Plan (ISP).
• Support the student with social-emotional regulation using strategies provided by the learning support team.
• Foster positive peer relationships and support the development of communication and language skills, including the use of AAC as required.
• Provide assistance with communication, mobility, and personal care needs (including toileting and feeding) as necessary, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other school staff to help create and maintain inclusive learning environments that promote active participation.
• Encourage and facilitate the student’s engagement in classroom and school-wide activities, ensuring meaningful involvement alongside peers.
  
  

Technical Skills Required

• Experience or training in supporting individuals with complex needs, including toileting, feeding, equipment management, and AAC.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, how to support the use of AAC systems and adapt instructional materials.
• A strong commitment to inclusive education principles, ensuring the student is meaningfully included in the life of the classroom and school community.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Patience, empathy, and respect for the dignity and unique needs of students with complex disabilities.
• Physical ability to provide lifting and transferring support safely, using appropriate equipment (training will be provided).
• Training in Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) is an asset; training will be provided if needed.
• A current Criminal Records Check and Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Child and Youth Care Diploma, Educational Assistant Certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.