P/T Educational Assistant

Buffalo Trail Public Schools; Wainwright; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Buffalo Trail Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to join our team at Wainwright Elementary School in Wainwright, Alberta. The position supports students with diverse needs in an inclusive learning environment and collaborates with teachers and staff to promote student success.

Responsibilities include delivering instructional support, assisting with personal care, supervision, and safety, and participating in professional learning.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Childhood or Educational Assistant programs preferred.
• Experience with individuals with special needs.
• Familiarity with language delays, behavioral challenges and dysregulation.
• Ability to provide personal care support as required.
• Crisis intervention training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional support tailored to identified students and prepare materials.
• Assist in student data collection, monitor progress and provide observations.
• Modify classroom and curriculum materials to meet individual needs.
• Support students’ academic, social, behavioral and life skills for independence.
• Assist with transitions within the school system and community settings.
• Provide personal care including feeding, hygiene as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff and participate in training.
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times.
• Advocate for students and share information with staff.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and medication administration where required.
• Perform other duties as assigned; split-grade experience is an asset.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Crisis intervention training

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.

Buffalo Trail Public Schools Division is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Educational Assistant to join our team at Wainwright Elementary School in Wainwright , Alberta. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by providing support in an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. If you are passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and thrive in a collaborative school community.

Position Details: We are requiring 1 of these positions.

• Start Date : As soon as possible
• End Date : June 18th, 2026
• Location : Wainwright Elementary School, Wainwright, Alberta
• Hours : Typically, Monday-Friday, 3 hours per day (AM), following a designated schedule for PUF Programming
• Contract Type: (PT, Regular-PUF Allocation)
• FTE: 3 Hours/Day

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.
• Behavioral 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).

Eligibility

• A criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check, will be required as a condition of employment.

Buffalo Trail Public School thank all applicants for their interest.

For further information, please contact: Principal Name, Kimberly DeFord School: Wainwright Elementary Phone: [phone]