Educational Assistant I — Part-Time, K-8 School Support

Prairie Valley School Division; Kelliher (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits plan

Employer matched pension

Job summary

Prairie Valley School Division is hiring an Educational Assistant I at Kelliher School. This permanent part-time role covers 15 hours and 25 minutes per week, supporting K-8 students in a close-knit community.

Responsibilities include personal care, academic assistance, and collaboration with teachers and student services. Requirements: Grade 12, EA certificate/diploma or progress toward it, First Aid/CPR/AED, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Interest in obtaining Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to students to maintain dignity and independence.
• Assist and coach students to develop daily living skills and prepare for life after high school.
• Collaborate with administrator, teachers and student services to promote engagement and provide academic support.
• Document progress in Inclusion and Intervention Plan and participate in conferences.
• Model positive behaviour supports and promote safe school environment.
• Collaborate with student teams to enable learning in least restrictive environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by School Administrator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Lifting ability

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Educational Assistant Certificate/Diploma

First Aid/CPR/AED training

Specialized training for differing abilities

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Transfer/Lift/Repositioning training

Job description

Prairie Valley School Division is hiring an Educational Assistant I at Kelliher School. This permanent part-time role covers 15 hours and 25 minutes per week, supporting K-8 students in a close-knit community.

Responsibilities include personal care, academic assistance, and collaboration with teachers and student services. Requirements: Grade 12, EA certificate/diploma or progress toward it, First Aid/CPR/AED, and ability to maintain confidentiality.