Full Time, Educational Assistant II - Special Education

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division seeks an Educational Assistant II – Special Education to support students with physical and/or mental challenges within classrooms. The 30-hour work week, 10 months per CUPE, invites dependable team players to assist with academic activities, behavior support, and safety.

Duties include participating in IEP teams, liaising with staff, supervising outings, administering medications per policy, and maintaining progress records.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• May require a valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Technology and computer related skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Act as integral part of the IEP team, providing support to the student on identified objectives.
• Liaise between students and professionals, providing information to relevant staff regarding student specific program needs.
• Provide direct educational support to students in various classroom and other school-related activities.
• Monitor students' behavior and progress; maintain up-to-date anecdotal records.
• Assist with personal and physical care; may accompany students on outings and transport as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team player

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Valid Class 5 Driver's license

Tools

Technology and computer skills

Job description

We Are Accepting Applications For The Following

Position

Full Time, Educational Assistant II - Special Education

Start Date

Immediately or upon mutually agreeable start date until June 29, 2027

Hours of work

30 hours per week (6.0 hours per day, Monday to Friday), inclusive, 10 months as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

The competition will remain open until

October 2, 2026 at 12:00 MST

Summary

The Educational Assistant II provides assistance in the classroom and performs student support duties to special needs students who are physically and/or mentally challenged, have learning disabilities and/or social, emotional, and behavioral problems.

Duties

The duties of this position are not limited to the listed components, but will encompass 80% of the assigned duties on a regular basis.

• Acts as an integral part of the IEP (Individual Education Plan) team, providing support to the student on identified objectives.
• Acts as a liaison between students and professionals, providing information to relevant staff regarding student specific program needs

and progress (i.e. School and Divisional personnel, health care and other outside services providers).

• May accompany students on outings within the community and transport students as required.
• Will administer necessary medications in accordance with GYPSD policy.
• Will assist and/or provide personal and physical care as required.
• May be required to employ physical restraint if safety concerns exist.
• Maintains up-to-date anecdotal records of students behavior and program progress.
• Provides direct educational support to students in various classroom and other school-related activities.
• Uses computers and other specialized equipment to provide support.
• May monitor students daily arrival, dismissal, class changes, and lunchroom/playground activities.
• Monitors class and/or students when the teacher is temporarily out of the room.
• Reports safety and discipline concerns to the teacher and/or Principal.
• Supports students in the development of life-long learning, self-esteem, personal skills and interests.
• May assist with the behavioral management of students.
• Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• May require a valid Class 5 Drivers license.
• Technology and computer related skills.
• May require specialized training and/or experience dependent on students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team player.
• Physical ability to perform the required duties.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Child Welfare Record Check
• Evidence of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Please Submit The Following

• A cover letter and resume
• The resume must highlight professional qualifications, relevant training and experience.
• Please include a list of three references with permission for Grande Yellowhead Public School Division to contact any or all references.

We thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those selected for interviews.