P/T Educational Assistant (2)
- Wainwright, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Buffalo Trail Public Schools is committed to maximizing student learning in a safe and caring environment supported by a highly effective team.
Buffalo Trail Public Schools Division is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Educational Assistant to join our team at Wainwright Elementary School in Wainwright, Alberta. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by providing support in an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. If you are passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and thrive in a collaborative school community, we encourage you to apply!
Position Details: We are requiring 2 of these positions.
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following
Under the direction of the teacher, the successful candidate may be required to provide the following :
Educational Support
Applicant Must Submit
Buffalo Trail Public School thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Buffalo Trail Public Schools Division is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Educational Assistant to join our team at Wainwright Elementary School in Wainwright, Alberta. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by providing support in an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. If you are passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and thrive in a collaborative school community, we encourage you to apply!
Position Details: We are requiring 2 of these positions.
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- End Date: June 18th, 2026
- Location: Wainwright Elementary School, Wainwright, Alberta
- Hours: Typically, Tuesday-Friday, 3 hours per day (AM), following a designated schedule for PUF Programming
- Contract Type: (PT, Regular-PUF Allocation)
- FTE: 3 Hours/Day
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following
- A diploma in Childhood or Educational Assistant programs (preferred)
- Experience working with individuals with special needs, including children or adults
- Familiarity with supporting individuals who experience:
- Language delays.
- Behavioral challenges.
- Emotional dysregulation.
- Fine and gross motor delays.
- Ability to provide support with personal hygiene and other care needs as required.
- Training in SIVA or other non-violent crisis intervention strategies (considered an asset)
Under the direction of the teacher, the successful candidate may be required to provide the following :
Educational Support
- Deliver educational instruction tailored to the needs of identified students, including researching, preparing, and organizing materials and supplies.
- Assist in student data collection, monitor progress, and provide observations and recommendations to the classroom or Inclusive Learning Teacher.
- Modify classroom and curriculum materials to meet individual or group needs collaboratively
- Support students in developing academic, social, behavioral, and life skills to foster independence.
- Assist with integration and transitions within the regular school system or into work/community environments.
- Help students with specialized supports, including assistive devices, equipment, or approved service animals, per Administrative Procedure 205.1 AP.
- Attend to students' personal needs, including feeding, hygiene, toileting, and other personal care.
- Participate in professional learning and specialized training as required by the school or Central Services.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to implement prescribed exercises and programs.
- Provide input during team or parent meetings as appropriate.
- Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times, such as in classrooms, gyms, on playgrounds, or during field trips
- Act as a liaison or advocate for students as needed.
- Share relevant program or student information with other staff members.
- Administer medication in compliance with Administrative Procedure 203.1 AP (Administration of Medication/Medical Assistance to Students).
- Follow Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to ensure safety for staff and students.
- Perform other comparable duties as assigned within the scope of the job's knowledge and skills.
- Comfortable working in a split-grade classroom (an asset).
Applicant Must Submit
- A cover letter.
- A detailed resume highlighting your qualifications and experience.
- Email contact information for three (3) professional references in their ApplyToEducation profile. References may be contacted via email through ApplyToEducation prior to interviews.
- A criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check, will be required as a condition of employment.
- Applications must be submitted online via ApplyToEducation. Only online applications will be accepted.
- By applying, the applicant acknowledges and agrees that the principal or designate can contact current or previous employers to conduct confidential reference checks, regardless of whether the applicant has listed them as references.
- For assistance with the application system, please contact ApplyToEducation at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.
- This position will close on: Until a successful candidate is found.
- Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. (only if open until filled)
- Please note that applications submitted for this position may also be considered for future opportunities within the division.
Buffalo Trail Public School thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide individualized educational, developmental, behavioral, and personal-care support to students under teacher direction, and monitor and report on student progress. Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams; supervise students; support transitions and inclusion; and follow health and safety procedures, including medication administration requirements.
Requirements
A diploma in a Childhood or Educational Assistant program is preferred, along with experience supporting people with special needs, including those with language delays, behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, or motor delays. Candidates should be able to assist with personal care; SIVA or other non-violent crisis intervention training and experience in split-grade classrooms are assets.
Skills
- Educational Support
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Instruction
- Curriculum Adaptation
- Special Needs Support
- Behavioral Support
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Personal Care
- Assistive Devices
- Student Supervision
- Team Collaboration
- Student Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Intervention
- Communication
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Hiring contact
Kimberly DeFord
Categories
- Education
Keywords
- Educational Assistant
- Inclusive Education
- PUF Programming
- Special Needs
- Language Delays
- Behavioral Challenges
- Emotional Dysregulation
- Fine Motor Delays
- Gross Motor Delays
- Personal Hygiene
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- SIVA
- Individualized Instruction
- Student Data Collection
- Progress Monitoring
- Curriculum Modification
- Assistive Devices
- Service Animals
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Student Supervision
- Medication Administration
- Alberta Health Services
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Split-Grade Classroom