Educational Assistant

Prairie Land Public School Division; Morrin; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Land Public School Division in Morrin, Alberta, invites applications for an Educational Assistant to support students and teachers in creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment. You will collaborate with classroom staff and other professionals to assist students in their learning, participation, and overall development.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to supporting diverse learner needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; preference for post-secondary certificate or diploma in a human services field.
• Preference for training in special education or related field and experience with individuals with special needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, plus excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students individually and in groups with classroom learning activities.
• Reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with independent work and monitor progress.
• Supervise students in classroom, hallways, playground, arrivals, dismissals and school activities.
• Support behavior management strategies as directed.
• Assist with observation, documentation, and reporting for meetings and conferences.
• May assist with personal care needs.

Skills

Classroom support

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary certificate in human services

Job description

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

MORRIN SCHOOL

Competition #PLSD-2290

Competition currently posted internally to CUPE employees for 5 working days until 4:30 p.m. October 20, 2026 as per the CUPE Local 5829 Collective Agreement.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Educational Assistant to support students and teachers in creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment. You will collaborate with classroom staff and other professionals to assist students in their learning, participation, and overall development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to supporting diverse learner needs.

• Supporting students individually and in groups with classroom learning activities.
• Reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Assisting with independent work and monitoring progress.
• Supervising students in the classroom, hallways, playground, and during arrival, dismissal, and school activities.
• Supporting behavior management strategies.
• Assisting with observation, documentation, and reporting for meetings and conferences.
• You may also be required to assist with personal care needs.

This is a full-time probationary position (30 hours per week) to commence as soon as possible.

• Minimum high school diploma required, with preference for post-secondary certificate or diploma in a human services field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with training in special education or a related field, and experience supporting individuals with special needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement.