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

South East Cornerstone Public School Division #209; Weyburn; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Employer defined pension plan

Job summary

Weyburn Comprehensive School in Weyburn, SK is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with diverse and behavioral needs. The role requires lifting up to 60 pounds unaided, and up to 120 pounds with assistance, and may involve transporting students in a personal or school vehicle.

Responsibilities include planning student-based life skills and academic programming under teacher direction, ensuring safe transitions and executing behavior/safety plans, plus supervising intensive needs

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma from an institution recognized by the Board of Education.
• 2],[

Responsibilities

• In addition to those duties outlined in the job description, duties include supporting students with diverse needs and/or high behavioral needs.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Valid driver's license

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Educational assistant diploma or equivalent

NVCI

First Aid

Autism and Behavioral education background

Tools

Word processing software

Computer assisted learning software

Job description

Location

Weyburn Comprehensive School, located in the community of Weyburn, SK

Term

Start Date: As soon as possible/As mutually agreed upon
End Date: December 22, 2026

Tenure

Temporary

Hours of Work

Equivalent to 6 hours per day student days

Duties

In addition to those duties outlined in the job description, 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 www.secpsd.ca. The starting wage for this position is currently $22.53/hour along with a full benefit package and an employer defined pension plan.

For Further information contact

Renee Cuthbert, Principal ofWeyburn Comprehensive School
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined inAdministrative Procedure 401: Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Checks.