FT Temp Educational Assistant

Buffalo Trail Public Schools; Wainwright; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Trail Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant at Wainwright High School in Wainwright, Alberta to support students with diverse needs in an inclusive setting. The position runs 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday, following the school calendar, and begins immediately with an end date of Nov 30, 2026 or until the employee returns.

The successful candidate will assist with instructional support, data collection, personal care, and collaboration with teachers, specialists, and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Childhood or Educational Assistant programs preferred.
• Experience with individuals with special needs including children or adults.
• Familiarity with supporting individuals who experience language delays, behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, or motor delays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional support tailored to 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.
• Support students in developing academic, social, behavioral, and life skills to foster independence.
• Attend to students' personal needs, including feeding, hygiene, toileting, and other personal care.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to implement prescribed exercises and programs.
• Provide input during team or parent meetings as appropriate.
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times, such as in classrooms, gyms, on playgrounds, or during field trips.
• Act as a liaison or advocate for students as needed.
• Follow Alberta Health Services and OHS guidelines to ensure safety for staff and students.
• Perform other comparable duties as assigned within the scope of the job's knowledge and skills.

Skills

Special needs experience

Personal care support

SIVA training (asset)

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 High 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.

Specific Position Details

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: Nov 30, 2026 or with the return of the employee

Location: Wainwright High School - Wainwright, Alberta

Assignment: 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday, following the school calendar

Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary

Qualifications And Desired Experience

• 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-instructional 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).

Application Requirements

• Applicants must upload their cover letter and resume.
• Applicants must include information for three professional references in their ApplyToEducation profile, as references will be contacted through ApplyToEducation prior to interviews.
• An original acceptable criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check will be a condition of employment.

Application Process

By submitting an application, the applicant grants permission for Buffalo Trail Public Schools to contact current or previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks, regardless of whether those employers are listed as references. The applicant also consents to representatives of Buffalo Trail Public Schools contacting the listed references.

For assistance with the application system, please contact ApplyToEducation at 1-877-900-5627 or email .

Closing Information

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Please note that applications submitted for this position may also be considered for future opportunities within the division.

For Further Information

Jody Cook, Principal

Wainwright High School

Phone: [phone]

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