FT Educational Assistant

Buffalo Trail Public Schools; Wainwright; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Trail Public Schools in Wainwright, Alberta, seeks an Educational Assistant to join Wainwright Elementary School. Start date is October 26, 2025, with an end date of June 28, 2026. The role is a 1.0 FTE, 6.25 hours per day, Monday to Friday, on site.

The successful candidate will support students with diverse needs, assist with personal care, and collaborate with teachers and the Inclusive Learning team to tailor instructional materials and interventions.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Childhood or Educational Assistant programs preferred.
• Experience with individuals with special needs preferred.
• Familiarity with language delays, behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, and motor delays is advantageous.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene and other care needs as required.
• SIVA or non-violent crisis intervention training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational instruction and materials tailored to identified students.
• Assist in data collection, monitor progress, and communicate observations to teachers.
• Modify materials to meet individual needs in collaboration with staff.
• Support development of academic, social, and life skills for student independence.
• Assist with integration and transitions within school or community settings.
• Attend to students’ personal needs, including feeding and hygiene.
• Collaborate with the team and participate in training and meetings.
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times.
• Advocate for students and share relevant information with staff.

Skills

Special needs experience

Personal care support

Language delay awareness

Behavioral support

Emotional regulation support

Motor skills support

Education

Diploma in Childhood or Educational Assistant programs

Job description

Buffalo Trail Public Schools is committed to maximizing student learning in a safe and caring environment supported by a highly effective team.

Buffalo Trail Public Schools Division is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Educational Assistant to join our team at Wainwright Elementary School in Wainwright, Alberta. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by providing support in an inclusive and dynamic learning environment.

Position Details

Start Date: October 26th, 2025

End Date: June 28, 2026

Location: Wainwright Elementary School, Wainwright, Alberta

Hours: 6.25 hours per day, Monday to Friday, following the school calendar
Contract Type: (FT,Regular)

FTE: 1.0FTE

Qualifications and Desired Experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• A diploma in Childhood or Educational Assistant programs (preferred)
• Experience working with individuals with special needs, including children or adults
• Familiarity with supporting individuals who experience:
• Language delays.
• Behavioral challenges.
• Emotional dysregulation.
• Fine and gross motor delays.
• Ability to provide support with personal hygiene and other care needs as required.
• Training in SIVA or other non-violent crisis intervention strategies (considered an asset)

Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction of the teacher, the successful candidate may be required to provide the following :

Educational Support

• Deliver educational instruction tailored to the needs of identified students, including researching, preparing, and organizing materials and supplies.
• Assist in student data collection, monitor progress, and provide observations and recommendations to the classroom or Inclusive Learning Teacher.
• Modify classroom and curriculum materials to meet individual or group needs collaboratively

Student Development

• Support students in developing academic, social, behavioral, and life skills to foster independence.
• Assist with integration and transitions within the regular school system or into work/community environments.
• Help students with specialized supports, including assistive devices, equipment, or approved service animals, per Administrative Procedure 205.1 AP.

Personal Care

• Attend to students' personal needs, including feeding, hygiene, toileting, and other personal care.

Team Collaboration

• Participate in professional learning and specialized training as required by the school or Central Services.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to implement prescribed exercises and programs.
• Provide input during team or parent meetings as appropriate.

Supervision

• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructionary times, such as in classrooms, gyms, on playgrounds, or during field trips

Advocacy and Communication

• Act as a liaison or advocate for students as needed.
• Share relevant program or student information with other staff members.

Health and Safety

• Administer medication in compliance with Administrative Procedure 203.1 AP (Administration of Medication/Medical Assistance to Students).
• Follow Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to ensure safety for staff and students.

Other Duties

• Perform other comparable duties as assigned within the scope of the job's knowledge and skills.
• Comfortable working in a split-grade classroom (an asset).

Contact Information

Principal Name: Kimberly DeFord
School: Wainwright Elementary
Phone: [phone]

Buffalo Trail Public School thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.