NELSON MCINTYRE COLLEGIATE - 3.0 Educational Assistant – Special Needs (Term) *Revised & Reposted*

Louis Riel School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Riel School Division is seeking an Educational Assistant – Special Needs (Term) at Nelson McIntyre Collegiate to support students’ physical, social, academic, and behavioural well-being. The role involves implementing life skills, assisting instructional programming, and supervising students across environments.

It aligns with the division's Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Successful candidates will have an Educational Assistant diploma, two years of relevant experience with children, First

Qualifications

• Completion of Educational Assistant diploma and a minimum of two years working with children; experience with physical, cognitive and/or behavioural challenges preferred.
• First Aid and CPR training completed within probationary period (90 working days).
• WEVAS, Working Safely with Students, and Respect In School or equivalent training is required.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate strategies to support physical, social, behavioural and academic needs; ability to adapt and work as a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting and transferring, and moving with students.

Responsibilities

• Support development of skills and growth, fostering independence under guidance of school administration and teachers.
• Implement student-specific plans and articulated programming.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Perform record-keeping as required.
• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional times.
• Prepare and organize materials for student plans and programming.
• Assist students with mobility as needed and required.
• Apply PPE as required and ensure personal safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Education

Educational Assistant diploma

First Aid and CPR training

WEVAS / Safety training

Respect In School training

Job description

Educational Assistant – Special Needs (Term)

Bulletin Number: 568/P/26, Date Posted: November 2, 2026, School: Nelson McIntyre Collegiate

Commencing: As soon as can be arranged, to June 30, 2027, or one day prior to the return of the incumbent, whichever occurs first.

Compensation: Educational Assistant 2 Payband $28.09 to $32.37

Job Summary

An Educational Assistant – Special Needs is required to support students’ physical, social, academic, and behavioural well-being; to introduce and reinforce and model life skills and positive behaviour; to assist in delivering instructional programming; to implement strategies for student growth and development; and to provide care and supervision of students in various environments. This position supports the strategic actions of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support development of skills and growth, fostering independence under the direction and instruction of the school administration, classroom and student service teacher(s), and clinicians for individual or groups of students.
• Implement student specific plans and articulated student programming.
• Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
• Perform a variety of record-keeping procedures as required.
• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional time.
• Preparation and organization of materials and equipment, for student specific plans and articulated student programming.
• Assist students with mobility as needed and required.
• Employ strategies to support personal safety when working with students by understanding and being prepared for the work environment. Utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Completion of Educational Assistant diploma AND a minimum of two (2) years working with children of all ages; preference will be given to those who have experience working with children with physical, cognitive and /or behavioural challenges OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary education training and experience.
• First Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days).
• Completion of Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States (WEVAS), Working Safely with Students, and Respect In School or equivalent training is required.
• Knowledge and experience in applying developmentally appropriate strategies to support the physical, social, behavioural and academic needs of students demonstrated ability to adapt to changing and work as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with students, on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
• Understanding of human development for infancy to early childhood, middle childhood to early adolescence, and adolescence to young adulthood.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, to interpret situations accurately and to respond appropriately and responsibly.
• Ability to support K-12 academic programming including literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to assist students with personal care needs.
• A positive outlook with a belief in the ethic of caring and inclusion.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position which may include lifting, transferring, and the ability to move alongside the student.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
• Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines.
• Continued employment is subject to maintaining legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License, current Driver’s Abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle when required.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion Statement

The Louis Riel School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.

Fostering employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.

Providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience for people with accessibility needs. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m., Friday November 6, 2026.