Educational Assistant - Mountview

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Assistant position at Mountview Elementary in Red Deer Public Schools. This temporary leave replacement starts as soon as a suitable candidate is found and runs until November 6, 2026, with a strong likelihood of extension.

The role is 30 hours per week, supporting students in grades K-5. Desirable qualifications: Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education; ability to build positive relationships; support inclusive education for grades K-5; experience with complex

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Ability to support inclusive education opportunities for students in grades K-5.
• Experience with Complex Special Educational Needs and Autism is considered an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Ability to work with paraprofessionals such as speech pathologist, occupational therapists and school based learning team.
• NVCI or SIVA training would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support to students in grades K-5.

Skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

Job description

Educational Assistant

Location: Mountview Elementary

30 hours weekly

Commencing as soon as a suitable candidate is found until November 6, 2026 with strong likelihood of extension.

Temporary position replacing a leave of absence.

The successful applicant will provide support to students in grades K-5.

Desirable qualifications and attributes:

• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education
• Ability to build upon and facilitate positive relationships through valued attachments
• Ability to support inclusive education opportunities for students in a variety of grades
• Experience with Complex Special Educational Needs and Autism is considered an asset
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to work with paraprofessionals such as speech pathologist, occupational therapists and school based learning team
• NVCI or SIVA training would be considered an asset

For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our website at: www.rdpsd.ab.ca

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and will close without notice once a shortlist has been selected.

Red Deer Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If accommodations or supports are required for you to attend this interview, please notify us prior to the day of the interview.

Byvirtue of the submission ofan application, the applicant agrees that the Associate Superintendent, PeopleServices or designatecan contact previous employersfor the purpose of conductingconfidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listeda reference for that employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees.