Educational Assistant (Competition #S2526-0396)

Wolfcreek; Blackfalds; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Ridge Secondary Campus is seeking an Educational Assistant to provide intensive, individualized support for students with highly complex learning, communication, and behavioral needs. The role requires a calm, confident, skilled professional who can maintain structure and consistency during the school day.

The assignment is full-time 1.0 FTE for the 2026/2027 school year with duties to commence as soon as possible. Strong teamwork and commitment to growth are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with behavioral needs is an asset.
• Experience or training as an Educational Assistant.
• Ability to support literacy and numeracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm and patient approach to solving problems.
• Willingness to work in a team‑oriented learning environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, individualized support for students with highly complex learning, communication, and behavioral needs.
• Support students throughout the school day with supervision, redirection, and personalized programming.

Skills

Behavioral support

Communication skills

Team oriented

Empathy and patience

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Assistive communication

Education

Educational Assistant training

Tools

Assistive communication devices

Job description

Iron Ridge Secondary Campus is seeking a dedicated and resilient Educational Assistant to provide intensive, individualized support for students with highly complex learning, communication, and behavioral needs. This role requires a calm, confident, and skilled professional who can maintain structure and consistency while supporting students who require supervision, redirection, and personalized programming throughout the school day.

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

Qualifications and/or Assets:

• Experience supporting students and children with behavioralneedswould be consideredan asset
• Experience and/or training as an Educational Assistant
• Ability to support literacy and numeracy
• Use of assistive communication would be considered an asset
• Ability to work with numerous service providers
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Calm and patient approach to solving problems
• Willingnessto work in an active, team orientated learning environment
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience.
• Commitment to ongoing professionalgrowth

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.