Full Time, Educational Assistant II - Special Education

St. Clement's School; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clement's School is seeking a Full Time Educational Assistant II with a focus on Special Education to support students with diverse needs at Harry Collinge High School.

The role involves assisting with IEP goals, classroom activities, and collaboration with teachers and staff. Responsibilities include providing personal care, medication administration as required by policy, and monitoring student safety within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's license may be required.
• Technology and computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team player.
• Physical ability to perform the required duties.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEP objectives and classroom needs.
• Liaise with staff and health care/other providers about program needs and progress.
• May accompany students on outings and transport as required.
• Administer medications per policy.
• Provide personal and physical care as needed; monitor safety.

Skills

IEP team collaboration

Communication skills

Technology skills

Team player

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tools

Class 5 Driver's license

Job description

Position

Full Time,Educational Assistant II - Special Education

Location

Harry Collinge High School

Start Date

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

Hours of work

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

Competition closing date

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.

Required Checks

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

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