UNIFOR 2526 20 Educational Assistant (Temporary Full Time)

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Canada seeks an Educational Assistant to support students with diverse needs. The role involves assisting with social skills, implementing behavioral interventions, and using technology to aid communication. Applicants must have relevant educational training and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position with applications accepted until November 6, 2025.

Qualifications

• Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values.
• Experience with Individual Program Plans for students.
• Experience modeling and teaching social skills and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with mild to severe needs in multiple areas.
• Support the use of assistive technology devices.
• Provide physical support and assistance with feeding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention skills

Behavioral intervention strategies

Experience with assistive technology

Ability to lift and toilet students

Education

Completion of Education Assistant Program

Tools

Google Apps for Education

Job description

JOB POSTING UNIFOR 25 / 26 20

École Secondaire St. Albert Catholic High School

Educational Assistant

Temporary Full Time (32.5 hours per week)

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree those of Treaty 6 and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal Morinville St. Albert Alexander First Nation and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming Christ - centered learning community where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Position

An Educational Assistant is required to assist students with mild to severe needs in any or a combination of the following areas: intellectual, emotional/behavioural, learning, hearing and/or vision, communication and language, and physical and/or medical.

Duties to Commence

As soon as possible until January 30 2026.

Qualifications & Duties

• Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.
• Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit for the benefit of all students and support the Division's goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
• Completion of the Education Assistant Program at MacEwan University or equivalent post-secondary training.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset.
• Experience with assisting with the implementation of student Individual Program Plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and ability to work well with a strong interdisciplinary team.
• Display a positive approach to students with social-emotional-behavioral needs.
• Experience implementing positive proactive behavioural interventions including competence using specific strategies such as visual supports, sensory supports, reinforcement schedules, teaching problem-solving skills, social stories, etc., and has experience with Positive Behavioral Supports.
• Support the use of Google Apps for Education as well as assistive technology devices for communication.
• Experience modeling and teaching students social skills and emotional regulation.
• Ability to lift and toilet students is required.
• Assist with navigating halls and classrooms through the use of a gait belt.
• Provide support with feeding.
• First Aid and CPR training would be an asset.
• Ability to be involved in a wide variety of activities that require some level of physical activity.
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse learners who are on the autism spectrum is preferred.

For more information on these positions please contact :

Wade Michael Principal

École Secondaire St. Albert Catholic High School

Only online applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted.

Although all applications are appreciated only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current UNIFOR Support Staff Union until November 6 2025.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

1