NORDALE SCHOOL - 3.0 Educational Assistant – Special Needs (Term)

The Louis Riel School Division/Le Division Scolair; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louis Riel School Division is hiring an Educational Assistant – Special Needs at Nordale School in Manitoba. The role supports students’ physical, social, academic, and behavioural well-being, delivering instructional programming and modelling life skills and positive behaviour.

The successful candidate will implement student-specific plans, assist with mobility, and help maintain a safe learning environment across environments, aligning with the Division's strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant diploma and minimum two years' experience with children.
• First Aid and CPR training within probationary period.
• WEVAS, Respect In School or equivalent training.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting and transferring.
• Ability to support K-12 literacy and numeracy.
• Team player with ability to adapt and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Support development of skills and growth, fostering independence under supervision.
• Implement student-specific plans and articulated student programming.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Perform record-keeping procedures as required.
• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional time.
• Prepare and organize materials for student plans and programming.
• Assist students with mobility and personal care needs.
• Ensure safety and PPE usage as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Literacy & numeracy support

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Education

Educational Assistant diploma

Two years experience with children

WEVAS / Respect In School training

Job description

Educational Assistant – Special Needs (Term)BULLETIN NUMBER: 496/P/26 DATE POSTED: September 4, 2026SCHOOL: NORDALE SCHOOL

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 $32.37JOB SUMMARY:

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.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

4:00 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2026

http://www.lrsd.net/