Education Assistant - St. Joseph School (Coaldale)

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division; Coaldale; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid benefits

Job summary

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division seeks an Education Assistant at St. Joseph School in Coaldale to support students with diverse needs under supervision. The role requires engaging with learners, assisting with personal care, and applying communication supports in a collaborative setting.

Starting rate is $25.26 per hour with benefits through the division. This position starts August 25, 2026 and is covered under CUPE 1825. Applicants should send résumés promptly.

Qualifications

• Education Assistant requires a Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent.
• Brain Story Certification is preferred.
• Experience with students with special programming needs is advantageous.
• First Aid training is required.
• ASL knowledge is an asset.
• Augmentative communication systems experience is beneficial.
• Experience supporting students toward educational goals with multiple barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with a wide range of needs under supervision of the Inclusive Education Lead, classroom teacher and principal.
• Assist with complex sensory needs, behaviours and communication systems as required.
• Engage students actively in all aspects of their educational program and assist with personal care tasks as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all school matters.
• Carry out tasks assigned by daily and program supervisors.

Skills

First Aid training

ASL

SIVA Certificate

Augmentative communication systems

Experience with students with multiple

Education

Education Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma or Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent

Brain Story Certification

Job description

St. Joseph School (Coaldale)

We are looking to hire a continuous 28.0 hour per week Education Assistant at St. Joseph School in Coaldale. This assignment is to commence August 25, 2026. This position is covered by the CUPE 1825 Support Staff collective agreement. Please quote.

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. This role may involve working with students who have complex sensory needs, exhibit challenging behaviours, use augmented and alternative communication systems, and may require assistance with toileting and other personal care tasks.

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;
• Knowing ASL is considered an asset;
• Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments Training (SIVA) Certificate;
• 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 incoming principal of the school, Ms. Kathy Jones at [e-mail].

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.