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

South East Cornerstone Public School Division; Weyburn; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Employer pension

Job summary

South East Cornerstone Public School Division seeks an Educational Assistant to support Weyburn Comprehensive School students with diverse and behavioral needs. The role involves planning student-based life skills and academics under a teacher's direction and providing supervision as required.

Applicants should have a Grade 12 diploma, be adaptable, and able to collaborate with staff. A valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and related credentials are preferred; a pension and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma recognized by the Board of Education.
• Able to adapt to change and be flexible.
• Able 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 assets will be considered.
• Commitment to the ideals of public education and SE Cornerstone mission.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse needs and/or high behavioral needs.
• Transport students (personal vehicle may be required).
• Attend to personal hygiene and medical needs as required.
• Prepare and plan student-based life skills and academic programming.
• Focus on transitioning students to work with others and adults.
• Focus on behavior and safety plans created for students as required.
• Supervision of intensive need student(s) and small groups.

Skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Computer skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma

EA diploma / related

First Aid

NVCI

Autism/behavioral background assets

Tools

Word processing

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: June 25, 2027

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 $22.53/hour along with a full benefit package and an employer defined pension plan.

For Further Information Contact

Renee Cuthbert, Principal of Weyburn Comprehensive School

Phone: [phone]

Email

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