S2627-38 Educational Assistant - Ardmore School

Northern Lights Public Schools; Ardmore; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights Public Schools in Ardmore invites applications for a full-time Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE) commencing with the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves supporting student program needs including social skills, behaviour, self-help and personal care in a collaborative team setting.

Ardmore School serves about 110 students in grades K–8. Preference given to applicants with post-secondary training/experience as an Educational Assistant, knowledge of documentation procedures, and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training and/or experience as an Educational Assistant.
• Knowledge and experience with behavioural strategies.
• Experience working one-on-one and/or in a group setting.
• Knowledge of documentation procedures and proficiency with computers.
• Knowledge and experience in alternate communications strategies.
• Experience assisting students with self-help and personal care needs.
• Familiarity with strategies to address different learning styles and IPPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student educational program needs including social skills and behaviour skills.
• Support self-help and personal care needs in a team environment.
• Collaborate with staff to implement Individual Program Plans.

Skills

Behavioural strategies

One-on-one support

Documentation procedures

Alternate communication

Self-help/personal care

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

Post-secondary training/experience as Educational Assistant

Tools

SIVA training

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Job description

Located in Alberta's scenic Lakeland region, Northern Lights Public Schools offers an inspiring place to live and work - with access to abundant outdoor recreation and stunning displays of the Aurora Borealis. Our division is dedicatedto student success and well-being, with a strong focuson literacy and numeracy, enhanced learning pathways, and student mental health as division priorities. We are committed to creating safe, caring, and inclusive learning environmentswhere every student can thrive.

Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the following position:

S2627-38 Educational Assistant - Ardmore School

We are seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Educational Assistant commencing with the start of the 2026-2027 school year. This assignment involves assisting with student educational program needs including social skills, behaviour skills, self-help and personal care needs. This position requires a compassionate and energetic individual to work in a team environment.

Ardmore School is located in the Hamlet of Ardmore with approximately 110 students in grades K to 8. Ardmore School's mission is to grow learning and achieve together while building lifelong learners through support and diversity.

Preference will be given to applicants who have

• Post-Secondary training and/or experience as an Educational Assistant
• Knowledge and experience with behaviouralstrategies
• Experience working one-on-one and/or in a group setting
• Knowledge of documentation procedures and proficiency with computers
• Knowledge and experience in alternate communications strategies
• Experience assisting students with self-help and personal care needs
• Familiarity with strategies to address different learning styles and experience with Individual Program Plans

Training and skills that would be an asset include

• Relative experience in educational assistance, nursing and/or rehabilitation
• SIVA and/or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and providea criminal records check which includes a vulnerable sectors checkWe thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted