Temporary Educational Associate - Tisdale Middle and Secondary School

North East School Division; Tisdale; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North East School Division is seeking a Temporary Educational Associate for Tisdale Middle & Secondary School. The role supports teachers and students across a range of activities, including life skills, motor skills, and inclusive education, under supervision.

The position is full-time temporary, with a 5 hours 50 minutes daily schedule, commencing as soon as mutually agreed and ending June 29, 2027. Ideal candidates hold a Grade 12 diploma, a valid driver’s license, and related post-secondary

Qualifications

• Confidentiality is essential in handling student and school information.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations in a school setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, and families.
• Ability to provide personal care and life skills support to students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the classroom during short periods under teacher direction.
• Assist students in life skills activities and help plan/evaluate progress.
• Support students in developing gross and fine motor skills.
• Reinforce social and personal skills to support inclusion.
• Assist students in achieving curricular outcomes per Inclusion/Intervention Plan.
• May provide assistance in basic care tasks as required.
• Observe and share student progress at team meetings.
• Attend meetings as requested.

Skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Personal care

Physical endurance

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Driver's license

Post-secondary courses in related area

Job description

Temporary Educational Associate - Tisdale Middle and Secondary School JobID: 1733

• Position Type:
  School Based Support
• Date Posted:
  10/21/2026
• Location:
  Tisdale Middle and Secondary School
• Closing Date:
  10/29/2026

Temporary Educational Associate - Tisdale & Secondary School

Applications are invited for a Full Time Temporary (5 hours & 50 minutes/day) Educational Associate at Tisdale Middle & Secondary School with duties to commence as soon as mutually agreed upon and concluding June 29th, 2027.

Application deadline -October 29th @ 12 noon

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 limited to: - 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]

Postings current as of 10/23/2026 6:31:44 AM CST.

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