UNIFOR 26/27 - 18: French Immersion Educational Assistant (Temporary Part Time)

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

École Sacré Coeur, under Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools, seeks a French Immersion Educational Assistant for a temporary part-time role (16.25 hours/week). The position supports students with diverse needs, with duties starting as soon as possible until June 29, 2027.

Qualifications include completion of an Education Assistant program (MacEwan University or equivalent), fluency in French and English, IPP experience, and teamwork. First Aid/CPR are assets.

Qualifications

• Education Assistant Program at MacEwan University or equivalent post-secondary training.
• Fluent verbal and written communication in French and English.
• Experience with implementing student IPPs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports.
• Willingness to assist with lifting/toileting as required.
• First Aid and CPR training would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with mild to severe needs across intellectual, emotional/behavioral, learning, hearing/vision, communication and language, and physical/medical areas.
• Support the development and implementation of Individual Program Plans (IPPs).
• Assistive technology and Google Apps for Education to support learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Education

Education Assistant Program (MacEwan University) or equivalent

Tools

Google Apps for Education

Job description

JOB POSTING UNIFOR 26/27 – 18

École Sacré Coeur

French Immersion Educational Assistant

Temporary Part Time (16.25 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 June 29, 2027

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.
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in both French and English.
• 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 assistive technology devices for communication.
• Experience modeling and teaching students social skills, and emotional regulation.
• Willingness to lift and toilet students as required.
• 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 this position, please contact:

Anne Timmer, Principal

École Sacré Coeur

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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 October 23, 2026.