Temporary Part-Time Educational Assistant @ Ogema School (SEIU-West)

South East Cornerstone Public School Division; Ogema; On-site; CAD 28,929 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

Employer-defined pension plan

Job summary

South East Cornerstone Public School Division in Ogema, SK, seeks a dedicated educational assistant. This temporary position involves supporting students with diverse and high behavioral needs, including an emphasis on personal hygiene, safety, and academic programming.

The ideal candidate should have at least a Grade 12 diploma, a valid driver’s license, and be comfortable lifting up to 60 pounds. A flexible, team-oriented attitude, along with knowledge of educational software, is essential.

The starting wage is $21.93/hour with full benefits included.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and work collaboratively.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse needs and high behavioral needs.
• Supervise intensive-need students and small groups.
• Prepare and plan student-based life skills programming.

Skills

Ability to lift 60 pounds without assistance

Team collaboration

Flexibility and adaptability

Knowledge of school software

Education

Minimum Grade 12 diploma

Educational assistant diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Computer-assisted learning software

Job description

Location

Ogema School, located in the community of Ogema, SK

Term

Start Date: September 2, 2026 — End Date: June 25, 2027

Tenure

Temporary

Hours of Work

Equivalent to 3 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 $21.93/hour along with a full benefit package and an employer-defined pension plan.

Background Screening

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.