CUPE 26/27 – 23: Temporary Educational Assistant (Full Time)
- Morinville, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 32.5 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
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JOB POSTING CUPE 26/27 – 23
This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until November 17, 2026
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy
Educational Assistant
Temporary 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: As soon as possible until December 18, 2026, with the possibility of extension
Qualifications & Duties
Jennifer Wiley, Principal
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy
E-mail
Phone: 587-764-0420
Only online applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted.
Note: Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until November 17, 2026.
Date posted: November 4, 2026
This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until November 17, 2026
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy
Educational Assistant
Temporary 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: As soon as possible until December 18, 2026, with the possibility of extension
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 is an asset.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset.
- Experience with assisting with the implementation of student Individual Program Plans.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a strong, interdisciplinary team.
- Display a positive approach to students with social-emotional-behavioral needs.
- Experience assisting with the implementation of 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 experience with Positive Behavioral Supports.
- Experience helping to facilitate positive peer interactions among students.
- First Aid and CPR training would be an asset.
- Physically able to assist students (i.e. running, lifting, toileting etc.).
- Experience at the Elementary level would be beneficial.
- Knowledge and experience working with diverse learners who are on the autism spectrum would be an asset.
Jennifer Wiley, Principal
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy
Phone: 587-764-0420
Only online applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted.
Note: Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until November 17, 2026.
Date posted: November 4, 2026
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist students with mild to severe needs across intellectual, emotional and behavioral, learning, sensory, communication, language, physical, and medical areas. Support the implementation of student plans and positive behavioral interventions, and help foster students’ problem-solving skills and positive peer interactions.
Requirements
The role calls for strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, a positive approach to students with social-emotional and behavioral needs, and the physical ability to assist students. Education Assistant training or equivalent post-secondary training is an asset; experience with student plans, behavioral supports, autism, and elementary students is beneficial, while crisis intervention, First Aid, and CPR training are also assets.
Skills
- Student Support
- Individual Program Plans
- Positive Behavioral Supports
- Behavioral Intervention
- Crisis Intervention
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Social-Emotional Support
- Peer Interaction Facilitation
- Autism Support
- First Aid
- CPR
- Physical Assistance
- Truth and Reconciliation
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Hiring contact
Jennifer Wiley
Categories
- Education
Keywords
- Educational Assistant
- Student Support
- Mild to Severe Needs
- Individual Program Plans
- Positive Behavioral Supports
- Behavioral Interventions
- Visual Supports
- Sensory Supports
- Reinforcement Schedules
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Social Stories
- Crisis Intervention
- Autism Spectrum
- First Aid
- CPR
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Truth and Reconciliation
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit