Temporary Full Time Educational Assistant (Grades 7-9)

Livingstone Range School Division; Town of Nanton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

J.T. Foster School in Nanton, Alberta is seeking a qualified temporary full-time Educational Assistant to support learners in grades 7–9.

The role commences immediately and ends on June 29, 2027, with salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will assist students with diverse behavioural, social-emotional and learning needs, and will work closely with staff to foster a safe, caring learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse behavioural, social-emotional and learning needs.
• Trauma-informed practice experience is an asset.
• SIVA training or equivalent is an asset.
• Vulnerable sector check completed.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of learners with behavioural and learning needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and create a safe, caring environment.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of professionals and teachers.

Skills

Behavioural support

Social-emotional learning

Trauma-informed care

Education

SIVA training

Vulnerable sector check

Job description

Temporary Full Time Educational Assistant (Grades 7-9)

J.T. Foster School

J.T. Foster is a 7-12 School with approximately 200 students, located in Nanton, Alberta. We are seeking a qualified temporary full‑time Educational Assistant to support a variety of learners with our school community. This position will commence immediately and will end on June 29, 2027.

The successful candidate has the following experience/credentials:

• Has experience working with diverse behavioural, social-emotional and learning needs of students;
• Experience in trauma‑informed practice would be an asset;
• Trained in SIVA (Supporting individuals through Valued Attachments) or equivalent would be an asset;
• Completion of a vulnerable sector check

Additionally, the successful candidate embodies the ability to:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students in an effort to create a safe and caring learning environment;
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team of professionals;

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information, please contact Jason MacDonald, Principal at 403-646-2264.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Mr. Richard Feller,DeputySuperintendent

Livingstone Range School Division

P.O. Box 1810

Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0