CUPE 26/27 – 23: Temporary Educational Assistant (Full Time)

Greater St. Albert Catholic Regional School Division, Number; Morinville; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy in Morinville, Alberta invites applications for an Educational Assistant. The position supports students with diverse needs across intellectual, emotional/behavioural, learning, and communication areas within a Christ-centered learning community.

This temporary full-time role runs as soon as possible until December 18, 2026, with potential extension. Applicants should have an Education Assistant credential and a positive, collaborative approach to working with

Qualifications

• Must model Christ-centered education values.
• Familiarity with Truth and Reconciliation goals is valued.
• Experience with student Individual Program Plans (IPPs) is preferred.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• An Educational Assistant assists students with mild to severe needs in areas such as intellectual, emotional/behavioural, learning, hearing/vision, communication and language, and physical/medical.

Education

Education Assistant Program (MacEwan University)

Job description

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St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy

Educational Assistant

Temporary 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 until December 18, 2026, with the possibility of extension

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

Jennifer Wiley, Principal

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy

Phone: [phone]

This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until November 17, 2026.

Date posted: November 4, 2026