Educational Assistant - Picture Butte High School - Temp Part-Time

The Palliser School Division; Picture Butte; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational authority in Picture Butte seeks a dedicated Temporary Part-Time Educational Assistant. You will provide educational support for students, especially those with special needs, fostering their self-esteem and independence. This position requires a recognized post-secondary certificate in child care or a related field, along with current First Aid and CPR certifications. This role is vital for nurturing a supportive educational environment and contributing to student success.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate or vocational certificate in child care/development.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates required, Child CPR is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational instruction for students and support with technology.
• Collect data to support student growth and Individual Program Plan development.
• Encourage development of students' self-esteem and independence.

Skills

Demonstrated successful practicum experience working with students with special needs

Current Standard First Aid Certificate

Current CPR certificates

Child CPR Certificate

Education

Post-secondary certificate in child care/development or behaviour management

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Job description

Temporary Part-Time Educational Assistant

Inspire Minds, Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today

Location: Picture Butte High School

Anticipated Start Date: December 15, 2025 (or date mutually agreeable)

Anticipated End Date: June 26, 2026

Assignment: Educational Assistant (EA)

FTE: Temporary Part-Time (400 annual hours)

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

We invite enthusiastic individuals to apply for the Temporary, Part-Time, Educational Assistant position available early December. Picture Butte High School believes that academics should be at the forefront of the education process combined with a hands on/problem solving approach to learning. Picture Butte High School offers a full selection of core academic courses including K&E programming and quality CTS programming that focuses on the trades and fine arts.

When you apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post‑secondary certificate or recognized vocational certificate in child care/development or behaviour management with demonstrated successful practicum experience working with students with special needs
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be considered
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (Child CPR Certificate is a strong asset)

Responsibilities

• Provides educational instruction for students and supports students with accessing technology.
• Provides input into planning the student’s Individual Program Plan. Participates, as required, as a member of the student’s learning team in periodic meetings with the students, parents/guardians to review goals and develop revisions. Collects data to support student growth and the IPP development.
• Maintains an effective professional working relationship within the student’s learning team by providing suggestions to the Teacher based on experience and knowledge of the students, with respect to ways to help the students reach their goals, including recognition of the support a student needs to reach their unique goals.
• Communicates with parents and the student’s learning team members, to provide information of interest and receive information that may impact the child’s progress.
• Facilitates and encourages the development of the student’s self‑esteem and independence through established programs and techniques deemed appropriate for the individual student.
• Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction.
• As required, provides personal care including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. ensuring that student dignity is maintained. Attends to physical needs including lifting, positioning and range of motion programs as identified by appropriate personnel.
• Ensures the safety of students in the school and community, which includes maintaining close supervision of students, ensuring student equipment is sanitized and put away, retrieving students who attempt to leave their learning environment; calming and/or restraining students engaged in challenging behaviours; supervising and assisting students who utilize a variety of life skills tools (i.e. scissors, cooking utensils, etc).
• Maintains confidentiality, and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to students.
• Maintains collegial relationships with the student’s learning team.
• Works with students in a variety of settings in the school and community, including assisting in the supervision of students at breaks or on field trips as required.
• Assists with and sanitizing educational tools and clean up in the classroom resulting from spills and other accidents.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Application Requirements

• Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;
• Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
• Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.

Documents to Attach

• Cover letter directed to Mark Lowe, Principal, Picture Butte High School;
• Resume summarizing training and experience;
• Copy of your most recent evaluation;
• Minimum of three professional references.

Contact

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Kris Van Wieren, Director

Palliser School Division