Educational Assistant II - Special Education

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No.77; Hamlet of Grande Cache; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande Cache Community High School in Grande Cache, Alberta seeks an Educational Assistant II for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is full-time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting October 13, 2026 and ending June 29, 2027.

The Educational Assistant II will support students with special needs in classroom settings, assist with individual education plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers and health professionals to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students as part of the IEP team.
• Act as liaison between students and staff and outside service providers.
• Administer medications in accordance with policy and assist with personal care as required.
• Monitor safety and behavior and maintain student records.
• Provide direct educational support and use computers/equipment to assist learning.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Team player

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Valid Class 5 Driver's license

Tools

Technology & computer skills

Job description

We are accepting applications for the following:

Position: EducationalAssistant II - Full Time

Location: Grande Cache Community High School, Grande Cache- Alberta

Start Date : October 13, 2026 until June 29, 2027

Hours of work: 30 hours per week(6.0 hours per day, Monday to Friday, inclusive)

The competition will remain open until October 9, 2026, 12:00PM MST.

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:

The duties of this position are not limited to the listed components, but will encompass 80% of the assigned duties on a regular basis.

• Acts as an integral part of the IEP (Individual Education 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 students 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 Drivers 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
• Child Welfare 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.