Full-time Educational Assistant

Buffalo Trail Public Schools; Vermilion; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Trail Public Schools is seeking a full-time temporary Educational Assistant to support students at Vermilion Elementary School in Vermilion, Alberta. The role focuses on early learning within a K–6 setting and involves aiding students with diverse needs in a small, inclusive school community.

The successful candidate will assist with instructional support, student development, personal care, and safety, collaborating with teachers and families to foster student success.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Childhood or Educational Assistant programs preferred
• Experience working with individuals with special needs
• Ability to provide support with personal hygiene and other care needs
• Familiarity with language delays, behavioural challenges, emotional dysregulation, or motor delays
• SIVA or other non-violent crisis intervention training is an asset

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational support tailored to students’ needs, including preparing materials
• Monitor student progress and provide observations/recommendations to teachers
• Support with integration and transitions within the school and community environments
• Assist with personal care and daily living skills as required
• Collaborate with team members and participate in professional learning and training
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times
• Advocate for students and share information with staff as appropriate
• Follow health and safety guidelines and procedures

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.

Join the team at Vermilion Elementary School!

Buffalo Trail Public Schools is currently recruiting a full-time temporary Educational Assistant to support students in a unique, early learning-focused K–6 environment in Vermilion, Alberta. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a small, inclusive school community where every student is known and supported.

If you are dedicated to fostering student success, thrive in a collaborative environment, and value responsive and inclusive education, we welcome your application.

Position Details

• Start Date: August 26, 2026
• End Date: June 29, 2027 or the return of the regular employee
• Location: Vermilion Elementary School, Vermilion, Alberta
• Hours: 6.25 hours per day, Monday through Friday
• Contract Type: Full-time Temporary

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.
  • Behavioural 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).