Permanent Educational Associate - Tisdale Middle and Secondary School

Applitrack; Tisdale; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tisdale Middle & Secondary School invites applications for a Full Time Permanent Educational Associate. The role provides support to students and teachers within the school division to help meet curricular outcomes, with duties varying by the needs of the students.

The successful candidate will assist in supervision, support life skills, help with inclusive practices, and participate in planning and progress assessment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Post-secondary courses in related areas are assets.
• Experience in human services is an asset.
• Proficiency with computers/word processing is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom supervision during periods as directed by the teacher.
• Support students with life skills activities and progress assessments.
• Assist students requiring intensive supports with motor skill development.
• Support inclusion of students and reinforcement of social skills.
• Provide support per Inclusion/Intervention Plan and safety plans.
• May assist with occupational/physical therapy and daily living activities.
• Observe and report student progress at team meetings and adhere to school policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Independence

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Personal care

Physical strength

Union awareness

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Driver's license

Related post-secondary courses

Human services experience

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Permanent Educational Associate - Tisdale Middle & Secondary School

Applications are invited for a Full Time Permanent (5 hours & 50 minutes/day) Educational Associate at Tisdale Middle & Secondary School with duties to commence October 19th, 2026 or as soon as mutually agreed upon.

Application deadline - October 16 @ 12 noon

Job Details

• Position Type: School Based Support


• Date Posted: 10/7/2026


• Location: Tisdale Middle and Secondary School


• Date Available: 10/19/2026


• Closing Date: 10/16/2026

Purpose of Position

The Educational Associate provides support services to students and teachers in a school setting within the division to meet curricular outcomes. The duties of an Educational Associate will vary depending upon the special needs of student(s).

Duties

• Assist in the supervision of the classroom during short periods under the direction of the teacher. This may include, but is not restricted to the following:
  
  
  
  • times when the teacher is working with individual students or groups of students located in the same classroom or outside the classroom
  
  
  • students who require individual attention
  
  
  • playground, lunch or rest areas
  
  
  • during recreational activities and outdoor trips on a one to one or group basis
  
  
  
  


• May assist students in various life skills activities and assist the teacher in planning and evaluating the progress in those activities, which can be inside or outside of the school setting.


• Assist students who require intensive supports with gross and fine motor skill development


• Support the successful inclusion of students by reinforcing social and personal skills.


• Under the supervision of a teacher, provide support to students in attaining curricular outcomes and/or goals as identified in the Inclusion and Intervention Plan.


• For students with intense needs, provide assistance in occupational therapy, physical therapy, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring and transportation.


• May administer medication in accordance with administrative procedures.


• Observe and share the progress of students at team meetings.


• Be aware and adhere to school-based expectations when redirecting behavior.


• Fulfill the Educational Associate role as outlined in safety plans for students requiring intensive behavioural supports.


• Perform such other duties and tasks as may be required due to the specialized nature of a student's particular education program.


• Keep anecdotal records of student's daily activities when requested.


• Be knowledgeable and supportive of applicable operational policies and procedures.


• Be willing to engage in life-long learning with respect to training and professional development.


• Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to a professional learning environment


• Deal tactfully with staff, students, parents and the public.


• Attend meetings as requested.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality


• Ability to work as a team player


• Ability to work independently and follow instructions


• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to present a positive attitude and work ethic


• Ability to provide personal care for a student with intense needs


• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without a lift and up to 120 pounds with 2 man lift or with mechanical lift


• Ability to handle physically/emotionally demanding children (ie. aggressive, hyperactive students)


• Be willing to join CUPE Union Local 4875

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 diploma from a provincially recognized institution or equivalent


• Possess a current and valid Driver's License


• Post-secondary courses in programs such as Early Childhood Development, Educational Associate, Youth Worker, Rehabilitation Worker, Personal Care Aide or equivalent post-secondary courses in a related area from a recognized institute and or related experience would be an asset.


• Experience in the delivery of human services would be an asset.


• Proficiency in the operation of computers, word processing applications and additional software comparable to those currently used in the school division

For more information about this position contact:
Carmen Messer , Principal
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]