Temporary full-time (6 hrs and 10 min per day) Educational Assistant I

Prairie Valley School Division; Milestone; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

On-site role

CUPE terms

Job summary

Prairie Valley School Division in Milestone is seeking an Educational Assistant I to support students across Kindergarten to Grade 12. The role involves assisting students with intensive needs, providing personal care, life skills, academic support and behavior guidance under teachers and administrators.

The position is full-time temporary, ends June 30, 2027, with hourly wages between $22.91 and $26.79, benefits and a pension plan, and a 6 hours 10 minutes daily schedule on school days.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and AED training preferred.
• Specialized training to support differing abilities.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
• Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to students and support independence.
• Assist students to develop skills for daily life and post-high school.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide academic support and small group work.
• Maintain and update student programming records and progress notes.
• Model and promote positive behavior and safe interactions.
• Collaborate with the student team to support learning in least restrictive environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Administrator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma

Job description

At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.

We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Educational Assistant I position at Milestone School in the community of Milestone. Milestone School offers Kindergarten to grade 12 programming to an enrolment of approximately 230 students. Milestone is located 64 km south of Regina. This is a temporary full-time position that will commence as soon as possible and ends June 30, 2027.

Role Overview

Educational Assistants provide a range of support services that help students to achieve their academic, social, physical and personal potential. Educational Assistants assist students with intensive needs in five key areas, providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic support, communication, and behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers, to promote engagement, participation and success in school.

What You Will Do

• Provide personal care to students to maintain their dignity and promote independence. Personal care may include catheterization, administration of medication, oxygen monitoring, gastronomy tube feeding, changing student briefs, supporting toileting, and other procedures outlined in the student accommodation plan.
• Assist and coach students to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed in their daily lives and help prepare students for life after high school.
• Work under the direction of the administrator, classroom teacher and student services teacher to promote student engagement in learning and provides academic support as defined by teachers, including small group/one on one reinforcement activities and clarifying/assisting with assignments.
• Support up to date and complete student programming records by documenting progress on targeted goals in the Inclusion and Intervention Plan and other reporting, and participates in parent-student-teacher conferences when requested by the parent or administrator.
• Promote, facilitate and model positive behaviour interventions and supports to encourage, support, reinforce and facilitate appropriate and positive student behaviour and social interactions, guided by Safety and Behaviour Plans where applicable.
• Work in collaboration with the students' team to ensure learning occurs in the least restrictive environment and encourages/facilitates peer group interaction and participation in learning and other school activities.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the School Administrator.

What Will Make You Successful

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Interest in obtaining or the completion of:
  • Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma.
  • First Aid, CPR and AED training.
  • Specialized training in supporting students with differing abilities.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
  • Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a team and engage with a wide range of children with behavioural, cognitive and physical challenges.
• Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to be responsive to students' needs.
• Proven written communication skills through documentation and record keeping, as well as clear and professional verbal interactions.
• Ability to be flexible with assignment duties based on student and school needs.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and meet the physical demands of the position.

What You Can Expect

• Hourly rate range: $22.91-$26.79.
• 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
• Employer matched pension plan.
• Hours of work are 6 hours and 10 minutes per day on school days.
• Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the CUPE Agreement.

Selection Procedure

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email. Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.