Education Assistant - Our Lady of the Assumption School

Applytoeducation; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid benefits

Job summary

Our Lady of the Assumption School in Lethbridge is seeking an Education Assistant for a temporary, 28.0-hour per week position. The assignment runs from ASAP until June 25, 2027, under the CUPE 1825 Support Staff collective agreement.

Responsibilities include supporting students with varied needs, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting the classroom team. The role requires the ability to meet physical demands and engage students across the educational program, with supervision from the

Qualifications

• Education Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent.
• Brain Story Certification is a bonus.
• At least one year of experience with students with special programming needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a wide range of needs under supervision of the Inclusive Education Lead, classroom teacher, and principal.
• Meet the physical demands to actively engage students in the educational program.
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of the school community.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by daily and program supervisors.

Skills

First Aid training

SIVA Certificate

Augmentative communication

Experience with multiple barriers

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Education Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma

Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate and/or Diploma

Brain Story Certification

Tools

None

Job description

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].

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.