UNIFOR 26/27 - 30: Educational Assistant (Part Time)

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant at Neil M. Ross Catholic School.

The role supports students with varying needs in an inclusive, Christ-centered setting. The position is part-time (16.25 hours/week) and starts as soon as possible, with duties spanning academic, behavioural, and communication supports. Applicants should have completed the Education Assistant Program at MacEwan University or equivalent, with experience in implementing individual plans and

Qualifications

• Completion of the Education Assistant Program at MacEwan University or equivalent post-secondary training.
• Experience with supporting diverse learners, including autism spectrum.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is an asset.
• Experience implementing student Individual Program Plans.
• Ability to lift and toilet students as required; First Aid/CPR is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with mild to severe needs in intellectual, emotional/behavioural, learning, hearing and/or vision, communication and language, and physical/medical areas.
• Support the use of Google Apps for Education and assistive technology devices for communication.
• Model and teach social skills and emotional regulation.
• Assist with the implementation of student Individual Program Plans.
• Collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team in a Christ-centered environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Positive behavior supports

Assistive technology awareness

Education

Education Assistant Program (MacEwan University)

Tools

Google Apps for Education

Assistive technology devices

Job description

JOB POSTING UNIFOR 2 6 /2 7 - 30

Neil M. Ross Catholic School

Educational Assistant

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 requiredto 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

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:

Colin Loiselle, Principal

Neil M. Ross Catholic School

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current UNIFOR Support Staff Union until November 6, 2026