Educational Assistant (Competition #S2526-0363)

Wolfcreek; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfcreek in Alberta is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE) to provide inclusionary support for students with diverse needs. The role begins as soon as possible and continues for the 2026/2027 school year.

You will collaborate with teachers and specialists, support development of academic, social and life skills, and help maintain a positive, flexible learning environment. You may assist with transitions, lunch supervision, and work placements, while using assistive technology as

Qualifications

• Experience with students with complex needs and diverse abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusionary assistance for students with diverse needs.
• Assist with development of academic, social and life skills.
• Support students with complex needs and varying abilities.
• Experience with academic/behavior programming, assistive technology, and/or medical needs.
• Take direction from a variety of professionals.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch and work placements.

Skills

Complex needs experience

Communication skills

Assistive technology

Team collaboration

Inclusive learning

Job description

Assignment:

• Full-time 1.0 FTE Educational Assistant position
• Duties to commence as soon as possible and will continue for the remainder of the 2026/2027 school year
• To provide inclusionary assistance for students with diverse needs

Qualifications and/or Assets:

• Experience and/or training as an Educational Assistant of students with complex needs, varying abilities and skills
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Assist with the development of academic, social and life skills
• Experience with academic and behavioral programming, assistive technology, and/or medical needs
• Ability to take direction from a variety of professionals
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Ability to accept flexibility in assigned duties, and supervise students during transitions, lunch and at work experience placements
• Experience with the Collaborative response Model would be considered an asset
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented learning environment

Please Note: We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview for this competition will be contacted.