Educational Assistant II - Special Education

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division; Hamlet of Grande Cache; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division in Grande Cache, Alberta is seeking an Educational Assistant II for a full-time role. The position supports students with special needs in the classroom, following the ISP and working under the supervision of the school principal.

The role involves liaising with staff and external providers, administering medications, assisting with personal care, maintaining records, using technology, and supporting student learning and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• May require a valid Class 5 Driver's license.
• Technology and computer related skills.
• May require specialized training and/or experience depending on students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team player.
• Physical ability to perform the required duties.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an integral part of the ISP (Individual Support Plan) team, providing support to the student on identified objectives.
• Liaises between students and professionals, sharing information on program needs and progress with staff.
• May accompany students on outings and transport as required.
• Administers medications in accordance with policy.
• Provides personal and physical care as needed.
• May employ physical restraint if safety concerns exist.
• Keeps up-to-date anecdotal records of behavior and progress.
• Provides direct educational support in classrooms and activities.
• Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support.
• Monitors arrivals, dismissal, and lunchroom/playground activities.
• Monitors class when the teacher is out of the room.
• Reports safety and discipline concerns to staff.
• Supports development of life-long learning, self-esteem, and personal skills.
• May assist with behavioral management.
• Performs other duties within knowledge and skills.

Job description

Position: Educational Assistant II, Full-Time

Location: Grande Cache, Alberta

Start Date: Duties to commence as soon as mutually agreed until June 29, 2027

Hours of work: 30 hours per week, 6.0 hours per day, Monday to Friday, inclusive, 10 months per year

The competition will remain open until: Oct 1, 2026 at 12:00pm MST

Reports To: Works under the direction and supervision of the School Principal and/or designate.

Summary:

The Educational Assistant II provides assistance in the classroom and performs student support duties to special needs students who are physically and/or mentally challenged, have learning disabilities and/or social, emotional, and behavioral problems.

Duties:

• Acts as an integral part of the ISP (Individual Support Plan) team, providing support to the student on identified objectives.
• Acts as a liaison between students and professionals, providing information to relevant staff regarding student specific program needs and progress (i.e. School and Divisional personnel, health care and other outside services providers).
• May accompany students on outings within the community and transport students as required.
• Will administer necessary medications in accordance with GYPSD policy.
• Will assist and/or provide personal and physical care as required.
• May be required to employ physical restraint if safety concerns exist.
• Maintains up-to-date anecdotal records of student's behavior and program progress.
• Provides direct educational support to students in various classroom and other school-related activities.
• Uses computers and other specialized equipment to provide support.
• May monitor students' daily arrival, dismissal, class changes, and lunchroom/playground activities.
• Monitors class and/or students when the teacher is temporarily out of the room.
• Reports safety and discipline concerns to the teacher and/or Principal.
• Supports students in the development of life-long learning, self-esteem, personal skills and interests.
• May assist with the behavioral management of students.
• Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

Qualifications:

• Completion of grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• May require a valid Class 5 Driver's license.
• Technology and computer related skills.
• May require specialized training and/or experience dependent on students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team player.
• Physical ability to perform the required duties.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Intervention Record Check
• Evidence of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

We thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those selected for interviews.