Educational Assistants

Prairie Land School Division 25; Hanna; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Land School Division 25 seeks caring Educational Assistants to support students in inclusive classrooms at J.C. Charyk Hanna School. Up to 1.8 FTE with schedules based on student needs and availability.

Successful candidates will work with teachers to promote learning, independence, and well-being. Preference for post-secondary training in Special Education, Educational Assistant studies or Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary training in Special Education, Educational Assistant studies, or Early Childhood Education.
• Experience supporting children with diverse learning needs and developmental disabilities is an asset.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide student-focused support that promotes learning, independence, relationships and well-being.
• Support students in inclusive classroom environments and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Provide personal care and assist with educational, social, behavioral, communication and physical needs throughout the school day.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Patience

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary training in Special Education

Educational Assistant studies

Early Childhood Education

Job description

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

J.C. CHARYK HANNA SCHOOL

Competition #PLSD-2273

This position is currently posted internally to CUPE employees for 5 working days until 4:30 p.m. September 4, 2026 as per the CUPE Local 5829 Collective Agreement.

Prairie Land School Division is seeking caring, dedicated, and flexible Educational Assistants to support students in inclusive classroom environments. We anticipate filling several positions totaling up to 1.8 FTE with individual FTE allocations and schedules determined based on successful applicants' availability along with the needs of the students and the school.

Working collaboratively with classroom teachers and school staff, successful candidates will provide student-focused support that promotes learning, independence, positive relationships, and overall well-being. Responsibilities may include providing personal care and supporting students with educational, social, behavioral, communication, and physical needs throughout the school day.

Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills are essential, as well as the ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, and adaptability in responding to student needs. Preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary training in Special Education, Educational Assistant studies, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. Experience supporting children with diverse learning needs and developmental disabilities is considered an asset. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative school team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement.