Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant @ Hillcrest School (SEIU-West)

South East Cornerstone Public School Division; Estevan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Estevan, SK is seeking a temporary support staff member to assist students with diverse and high behavioral needs. The individual will engage in lifting duties, provide transportation, and develop programming alongside teachers. Essential qualifications include a Grade 12 diploma and the ability to work flexibly with students. The starting pay is $20.77/hour, plus benefits and a pension plan.

Benefits

Full benefit package

Employer defined pension plan

Qualifications

• Must possess a Grade 12 diploma from an institution recognized by the Board of Education.
• Show ability to adapt and be flexible in different situations.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with diverse needs and high behavioral needs.
• Transport students using a personal vehicle as required.
• Prepare life skills and academic programming under teacher's direction.
• Supervise students with intensive needs and small groups.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds

Collaboration as an effective team member

Adaptability to change

Knowledge of educational software

Valid driver's license

Education

Minimum Grade 12 diploma

Educational assistant or equivalent diploma

Job description

Location

Hillcrest School, located in the community of Estevan, SK

Term

Start Date: As soon as possible/As mutually agreed upon

End Date: June 26, 2026

Tenure

Temporary

Hours of Work

Equivalent to 6 hours per day student days

Duties

In addition to those duties outlined in the , duties include supporting students with diverse needs and/or high behavioral needs. The successful applicant may be required to perform the following:

• Lifting - Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without a lift and up to 120 pounds with a 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 need 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 SEIU-West Collective Agreement as listed on our website . The starting wage for this position is currently $20.77/hour along with a full benefit package and an employer defined pension plan.

For Further Information Contact

Shannon Brown, Principal of Hillcrest School

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 400 Appendix: Criminal Record Checks.

Application Procedure

Accepting online applications only. This posting will be removed from the website at 11:00pm on the closing date.

We thank all applicants however only those interviewed will be contacted.