Permanent part-time (50% - 15 hrs and 25 min per week) Educational Assistant I

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

Permanent part-time (50% - 15 hrs and 25 min per week) Educational Assistant I JobID: 5340

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ EA K-12 School
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Date Available: 09/28/2026
• Closing Date: 09/20/2026

At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.

We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Educational Assistant I position at Kelliher Schoolin the community of Kelliher. Kelliher School offers grade K-8 programming to an enrolment of approximately 130 students. Kelliher is located 152 km northeast of Regina. This is a permanent part-time position that will commence September 28, 2026.

What you will do:

• Provide personal care to students to maintain their dignity and promote independence. Personal care may include catheterization, administration of medication, oxygen monitoring, gastronomy tube feeding, changing student briefs, supporting toileting, and other procedures outlined in the student accommodation plan.
• Assist and coach students to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed in their daily lives and help prepare students for life after high school.
• Work under the direction of the administrator, classroom teacher and student services teacher to promote student engagement in learning and provides academic support as defined by teachers, including small group/one on one reinforcement activities and clarifying/assisting with assignments.
• Support up to date and complete student programming records by documenting progress on targeted goals in the Inclusion and Intervention Plan and other reporting, and participates in parent-student-teacher conferences when requested by the parent or administrator.
• Promote, facilitate and model positive behaviour interventions and supports to encourage, support, reinforce and facilitate appropriate and positive student behaviour and social interactions, guided by Safety and Behaviour Plans where applicable.
• Work in collaboration with the students' team to ensure learning occurs in the least restrictive environment and encourages/facilitates peer group interaction and participation in learning and other school activities.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the School Administrator.

What will make you successful:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Interest in obtaining or the completion of:
  • Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma.
  • First Aid, CPR and AED training.
  • Specialized training in supporting students with differing abilities.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
  • Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a team and engage with a wide range of children with behavioural, cognitive and physical challenges.
• Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to be responsive to students' needs.
• Proven written communication skills through documentation and record keeping, as well as clear and professional verbal interactions.
• Ability to be flexible with assignment duties based on student and school needs.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and meet the physical demands of the position.

What you can expect:

• Hourly rate range: $22.91- $26.79.
• 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
• Employer matched pension plan.
• Hours of work are 15hours and 25minutes per week; exact scheduling to be determined. Educational Assistants are not scheduled to work during school vacation periods including the summer break.
• Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the CUPE Agreement.

Selection Procedure:

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.