Educational Assistant I — Student Support & Inclusion

Prairie Valley School Division; Balcarres; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits plan

Employer matched pension plan

Job summary

Prairie Valley School Division invites applications for an Educational Assistant I at Balcarres Community School in Balcarres, SK. This temporary part‑time role begins October 16, 2026 and ends October 29, 2027, with work scheduled at 3 hours and 5 minutes per day.

The position requires Grade 12 or equivalent, plus an Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma and relevant training (First Aid/CPR/AED, crisis intervention). A strong team player with compassion and patience is valued.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma.
• First Aid, CPR and AED training.
• Specialized training in supporting students with differing abilities.
• Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention training.
• Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to students and support activities.
• Assist and coach students to develop daily living skills.
• Support teachers with academic reinforcement and assignments.
• Document progress and participate in conferences when requested.
• Model positive behaviour and support social interactions.
• Collaborate with the student team to enable inclusive learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Administrator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Written communication

Maintaining confidentiality

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma

First Aid CPR AED training

Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention training

Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training

Job description

Prairie Valley School Division invites applications for an Educational Assistant I at Balcarres Community School in Balcarres, SK. This temporary part‑time role begins October 16, 2026 and ends October 29, 2027, with work scheduled at 3 hours and 5 minutes per day.

The position requires Grade 12 or equivalent, plus an Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma and relevant training (First Aid/CPR/AED, crisis intervention). A strong team player with compassion and patience is valued.