Education Assistant - Our Lady of the Assumption School

Holyspirit; Lethbridge; Presencial; CAD 36 000 - 41 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive benefit package

Resumo da oferta

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is seeking an Education Assistant to support Our Lady of the Assumption School in Lethbridge. This temporary 28-hour-per-week role begins as soon as possible and ends June 25, 2027.

The position is covered by CUPE 1825 and offers a comprehensive benefit package. The Education Assistant will work under the supervision of the Inclusive Education Lead, the classroom teacher, and the principal to support students with diverse needs and foster a confidential,

Qualificações

• Education Assistant Certificate or Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with students with special programming needs.
• Brain Story Certification is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Support children with a wide range of needs in the learning environment.
• Work under the supervision of the Inclusive Education Lead, the classroom teacher and the principal.
• Meet the physical demands and actively engage students in educational activities.

Conhecimentos

First Aid

SIVA certificate

Augmentative communication

Academic goals support

Confidentiality

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Education Assistant Certificate/ Diploma or equivalent

Brain Story Certification (asset)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

EDUCATION ASSISTANT – Our Lady of the Assumption School

This position is open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our New Employees page.

We are looking to hire a temporary 28.0 hour per week Education Assistant to work at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Lethbridge. This assignment is to commence as soon as possible and terminate June 25, 2027. This position is covered by the CUPE 1825 Support Staff collective agreement. Please quote Posting #4074434.

The Education Assistant provides support to children with a wide range of needs in the learning environment under the direction and supervision of the Inclusive Education Lead, the classroom teacher, and the principal.

The successful candidate must be able to meet the physical demands of the role in order to actively engage students in all aspects of their educational program. Confidentiality is of utmost importance in achieving the common good for all students. Through collaborative team-based structure, the Education Assistant will carry out tasks as assigned by both the daily and program supervisors.

EDUCATION

• Education Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma or Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent;
• Special consideration will be given to candidates who have completed the Brain Story Certification through Alberta Family Wellness https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/training.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least one-year experience working with students with special programming needs.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• First Aid training;
• Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments Training (SIVA) Certificate is considered an asset;
• Training and experience with augmentative communication systems;
• Experience working on academic goals with students who have multiple barriers.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Understands that it is of paramount importance to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of the school community;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Willing to participate in new learning opportunities;
• Ability to take responsibility for individual student needs;
• Ability to contribute in a collaborative team-based learning structure.

The starting rate for this position is $25.26 per hour. Holy Spirit Catholic School Division offers a 100% employer paid comprehensive benefit package, supporting the wellness of our employees and meeting the needs of their families.

For more information regarding this position, please contact the principal of the school, Mr. Matthew New at [e-mail].

Deadline: 12:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Please note: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for submitting résumés, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the application has listed a reference for that employer.