UNIFOR 26/27 - 22: Educational Assistant (Full Time)

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant at Albert Lacombe School to support students with diverse needs beginning November 2, 2026.

The role emphasizes Christ-centered education, collaboration with a strong interdisciplinary team, and commitment to inclusive practices. The candidate should have completed the Education Assistant Program (MacEwan University or equivalent) and possess or be willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Education Assistant Program at MacEwan University or equivalent post-secondary training.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training is an asset.
• Experience with implementing student Individual Program Plans.
• Experience collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with mild to severe needs in areas including intellectual, emotional/behavioural, learning, hearing/vision, communication and language, and physical/medical.
• Assist with implementing Positive Behavioral Supports and use visual or sensory supports as needed.
• Support the use of Google Apps for Education and other assistive technology.
• Model and teach social skills and emotional regulation.
• Assist with lifting and toileting as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Positive behavioral supports

Education

Education Assistant Program (MacEwan University)

Job description

JOB POSTING UNIFOR 26/27 - 22

Albert Lacombe School

Educational Assistant

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: November 2, 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 assistive technology devices for communication.
• Experience modeling and teaching students social skills, and emotional regulation.
• Ability 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:

Allan Menduk, Principal

Albert Lacombe School

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current UNIFOR Support Staff Union until October 28, 2026.