Educational Assistant - Dorothy Dalgliesh School - Perm Part-Time

The Palliser School Division; Picture Butte; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational authority in Picture Butte, Alberta, is seeking a dedicated Permanent Part-Time Educational Assistant to join Dorothy Dalgliesh School starting December 1, 2025. The role involves providing educational instruction, supporting students with special needs, and collaborating with teachers and parents. Ideal candidates will have relevant post-secondary education and experience in inclusive learning environments. This position offers a comprehensive paid benefit plan and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid benefit plan (ASEBP)

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary or vocational certificate in child care/development.
• Other combinations of related education or experience may be considered.
• Experience with students having special needs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides educational instruction and supports students with technology.
• Participates in planning the student's Individual Program Plan.
• Communicates with parents and learning team members about student progress.
• Facilitates development of students' self-esteem and independence.

Skills

Successful practicum experience with special needs students

Experience in an inclusive learning environment

Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates

Education

Post-secondary certificate in child care/development or behavior management

Job description

Permanent Part-Time Educational Assistant

Inspire Minds, Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today

Location: Dorothy Dalgliesh School

Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2025

Assignment: Educational Assistant (EA)

FTE: 735.00 annual hours (pro-rated)

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Dorothy Dalgliesh School has approximately 145 students in Early Learning to Grade 6 and has a respectful environment in which teamwork and a positive attitude is a means to achieving a safe and caring school. Student expectation is to work hard to achieve academic excellence, physical fitness and social development. By developing a sense of pride in their achievements, students at Dorothy Dalgliesh School will contribute towards future accomplishments that bring credit to themselves and the school. DDS currently invites motivated individuals to apply for the Permanent, Part-Time Educational Assistant position available December 1, 2025.

When you apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Benefits

• This position qualifies for a robust and comprehensive paid benefit plan (ASEBP).

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate or recognized vocational certificate in child care/development or behaviour management with demonstrated successful practicum experience working with students with special needs.
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be considered.
• Experience in an Inclusive learning environment an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (Child CPR Certificate is a strong asset).

Responsibilities

• Provides educational instruction for students and supports students with accessing technology.
• Provides input into planning the student’s Individual Program Plan. Participates, as required, as a member of the student’s learning team in periodic meetings with the students, parents/guardians to review goals and develop revisions. Collects data to support student growth and the IPP development.
• Maintains an effective professional working relationship within the student’s learning team by providing suggestions to the Teacher based on experience and knowledge of the students, with respect to ways to help the students reach their goals, including recognition of the support a student needs to reach their unique goals.
• Communicates with parents and the student’s learning team members, to provide information of interest and receive information that may impact the child’s progress.
• Facilitates and encourages the development of the student’s self-esteem and independence through established programs and techniques deemed appropriate for the individual student.
• Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction.
• As required, provides personal care including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. ensuring that student dignity is maintained. Attends to physical needs including lifting, positioning and range of motion programs as identified by appropriate personnel.
• Ensures the safety of students in the school and community, which includes maintaining close supervision of students, ensuring student equipment is sanitized and put away, retrieving students who attempt to leave their learning environment; calming and/or restraining students engaged in challenging behaviours; supervising and assisting students who utilize a variety of life skills tools (i.e. scissors, cooking utensils, etc).
• Maintains confidentiality, and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to students.
• Maintains collegial relationships with the student’s learning team.
• Works with students in a variety of settings in the school and community, including assisting in the supervision of students at breaks or on field trips as required.
• Assists with and sanitizing educational tools and clean up in the classroom resulting from spills and other accidents.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements for New Applicants

• Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;
• Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
• Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.

How to Apply

To Apply For This Opportunity Please Complete An Application Through The Palliser School Division Recruitment Portal. Please Ensure You Attach The Following Documentation To Your Application.

• Cover letter directed to Crystal McGregor, Principal, Dorothy Dalgliesh School;
• Resume summarizing training and experience;
• Copy of your most recent evaluation;
• Minimum of three professional references.

We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Kris Van Wieren, Director

Palliser School Division