CUPE 26/27 - 21: Educational Assistant (Full Time)

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant at École Notre Dame Elementary School to support students with diverse needs.

The role is full-time (32.5 hours per week) and targets intellectual, emotional/behavioral, learning, and physical support within a Christ-centered environment. Applicants should have an Education Assistant program credential (MacEwan University or equivalent), with a focus on inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Education Assistant Program at MacEwan University or equivalent training.
• Experience applying FNMI concepts to support all students.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is an asset.
• Experience with implementing student Individual Program Plans (IPPs).
• Physically able to assist students (lifting, toileting).
• Experience with autism spectrum learners is an asset.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Positive behavioral supports

First Aid

CPR training

IPPs support

Autism awareness

Education

MacEwan EA program

Job description

JOB POSTING CUPE 26/27 – 21

This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until October 29, 2026

École Notre Dame Elementary School Educational Assistant

Full Time (32.5 hours per week)

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree, those of Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal, Morinville, St. Albert, Alexander First Nation and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming, Christ - centered learning community, where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Position:

An Educational Assistant is required to assist students with mild to severe needs in any or a combination of the following areas: intellectual, emotional/behavioural, learning, hearing and/or vision, communication and language, and physical and/or medical.

Duties to Commence:

As soon as possible

Qualifications & Duties:

• Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.
• Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students, and support the Division's goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
• Completion of the Education Assistant Program at MacEwan University or equivalent post-secondary training is an asset.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset.
• Experience with assisting with the implementation of student Individual Program Plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a strong, interdisciplinary team.
• Display a positive approach to students with social-emotional-behavioral needs.
• Experience assisting with the implementation of positive, proactive behavioural interventions including competence using specific strategies such as visual supports, sensory supports, reinforcement schedules, teaching problem-solving skills, social stories, etc. and experience with Positive Behavioral Supports.
• Experience helping to facilitate positive peer interactions among students.
• First Aid and CPR training would be an asset.
• Physically able to assist students (i.e. running, lifting, toileting etc.).
• Experience at the Elementary level would be beneficial.
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse learners who are on the autism spectrum would be an asset.

For more information on this position, please contact:

Heather van Streun, Principal

Phone: 780 – 939-4020

Email: [e-mail]

Note:

Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until October 29, 2026.