Permanent Full-Time Educational Associate @ Estevan Comprehensive School (CUPE)

South East Cornerstone Public School Division; Estevan; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Estevan Comprehensive School in Estevan, SK is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with intensive needs and assist in life skills and academics under teacher direction.

The role requires a Grade 12 diploma, collaborative teamwork, and a valid driver’s license; additional assets include NVCI, First Aid and autism/behavioral experience. Start date is mutually agreed; salary aligns with CUPE terms.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma recognized by the Board of Education.
• Ability to adapt to change and be flexible.
• Ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of school software such as word processing and learning tools.
• Educational assistant or equivalent diploma; NVCI, First Aid; autism/behavioral background assets.

Responsibilities

• Transport students (personal vehicle may be required).
• Attend to personal hygiene and medical needs as required.
• Prepare and plan student-based life skills and academic programming under direction of teacher.
• Support successful transition of student to work with others.
• Focus on behaviour and safety plans for students as required.
• Supervision of intensive needs student(s) and small groups as required.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Valid driver\'s license

Collaborative working

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Educational assistant or equivalent diploma

NVCI

First Aid

Autism and Behavioral education background

Tools

Word processing

Computer assisted learning software

Job description

Location

Estevan Comprehensive School, located in the community of Estevan, SK

Term

Start Date: September 2, 2026 or as mutually agreed upon

End Date: Not Applicable

Tenure

Continuing

Hours Of Work

Equivalent to 6 hours per day student days

Duties

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without a lift and up to 120 pounds with 2 man lift or mechanical lift
• Transport students (personal vehicle may be required to transport)
• Attend to personal hygiene and medical needs as required
• Prepare and plan student-based life skills and academic programming under direction of teacher
• Focus on successfully transitioning the student to be able to work with other students and adults
• Focus on behaviour and safety plan created specifically for students as required
• Supervision of intensive needs student(s) as well as small groups of students as required

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma from an institution recognized by the Board of Education
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and be flexible
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member
• Valid driver's license
• Demonstrated knowledge of school computer software such as word processing and computer assisted learning software
• An educational assistant or equivalent diploma, NVCI, First Aid, Autism and Behavioral educational background will be considered assets
• Commitment to the ideals of public education as well as the mission, vision and guiding principles of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the currently negotiated CUPE Collective Agreement as listed on our website. The starting wage for this position is currently $20.12/hour along with a full benefit package and an employer defined pension plan.

For Further Information Contact

Name: James Jones, Principal of Estevan Comprehensive School

Phone: [phone]

Email

The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 401: Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Checks.