Educational Assistant — Gr 7–8 Literacy & Neurodiversity

Chinooks Edge School Division; Sundre; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinook’s Edge School Division invites applications for a full-time Educational Assistant at River Valley School (grades K-8). The successful candidate will provide educational support and implement targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy under teacher direction.

Experience with the K&E curriculum and strategies for neurodivergent learners is preferred. Applicants may be required to complete background checks and references as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy intervention strategies.
• Strong familiarity with the Knowledge and Employability (K&E) curriculum and practical instructional supports.
• Knowledge of executive functioning strategies and targeted supports for neurodivergent high school students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group support and targeted interventions for students in Grades 7–8 under teacher direction.
• Interpret inventory results to identify lagging skills and implement effective, goal-oriented strategies.
• Assist in delivering multi-tiered, specialized support to accommodate diverse learning styles and neurodiverse profiles.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy interventions

K&E curriculum familiarity

Executive functioning strategies

Job description

Chinook’s Edge School Division invites applications for a full-time Educational Assistant at River Valley School (grades K-8). The successful candidate will provide educational support and implement targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy under teacher direction.

Experience with the K&E curriculum and strategies for neurodivergent learners is preferred. Applicants may be required to complete background checks and references as part of the hiring process.