S2627-83 Educational Assistant - Ardmore School
- Ardmore, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Located in Alberta's scenic Lakeland region, Northern Lights Public Schools offers an inspiring place to live and work - with access to abundant outdoor recreation and stunning displays of the Aurora Borealis. Our division is dedicated to student success and well-being, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, enhanced learning pathways, and student mental health as division priorities. We are committed to creating safe, caring, and inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive.
Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the following position:
S2627-83 Educational Assistant - Ardmore School
We are seeking a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) Educational Assistant commencing the middle of November 2026. This assignment involves assisting with student educational program needs including social skills, behaviour skills, self-help and personal care needs. This position requires a compassionate and energetic individual to work in a team environment.
Ardmore School is located in the Hamlet of Ardmore with approximately 110 students in grades K to 8. Ardmore School's mission is to grow learning and achieve together while building lifelong learners through support and diversity.
Preference Will Be Given To Applicants Who Have
Interested applicants are required to create and complete all sections of their portfolio through the 'Apply On-Line' link on our website, in the employment section. Check your 'Job Application Log' to confirm that you have successfully applied. This position will remain open until filled.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and provide a criminal records check which includes a vulnerable sectors check We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the following position:
S2627-83 Educational Assistant - Ardmore School
We are seeking a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) Educational Assistant commencing the middle of November 2026. This assignment involves assisting with student educational program needs including social skills, behaviour skills, self-help and personal care needs. This position requires a compassionate and energetic individual to work in a team environment.
Ardmore School is located in the Hamlet of Ardmore with approximately 110 students in grades K to 8. Ardmore School's mission is to grow learning and achieve together while building lifelong learners through support and diversity.
Preference Will Be Given To Applicants Who Have
- Post-Secondary training and/or experience as an Educational Assistant
- Knowledge and experience with behavioural strategies
- Experience working one-on-one and/or in a group setting
- Knowledge of documentation procedures and proficiency with computers
- Knowledge and experience in alternate communications strategies
- Experience assisting students with self-help and personal care needs
- Familiarity with strategies to address different learning styles and experience with Individual Program Plans
- Relative experience in educational assistance, nursing and/or rehabilitation
- SIVA and/or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
Interested applicants are required to create and complete all sections of their portfolio through the 'Apply On-Line' link on our website, in the employment section. Check your 'Job Application Log' to confirm that you have successfully applied. This position will remain open until filled.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and provide a criminal records check which includes a vulnerable sectors check We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist students with their educational program needs, including social and behavioural skills, self-help, and personal care. Work collaboratively with the school team to support students in individual or group settings.
Requirements
Post-secondary training and/or experience as an Educational Assistant is preferred, along with knowledge of behavioural strategies, documentation, computers, alternative communication, and Individual Program Plans. Experience supporting varied learning styles and students’ self-help and personal care needs is also preferred; related educational assistance, nursing, or rehabilitation experience and SIVA or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training are assets.
Skills
- Student Support
- Educational Assistance
- Behavioural Strategies
- Social Skills Support
- Self-Help and Personal Care
- One-on-One Support
- Group Support
- Documentation
- Computer Proficiency
- Alternative Communication Strategies
- Individual Program Plans
- Adaptability to Learning Styles
- Teamwork
- SIVA Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
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Categories
- Education
Keywords
- Educational Assistant
- Student Support
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Student Mental Health
- Inclusive Learning Environments
- Social Skills
- Behavioural Strategies
- Self-Help
- Personal Care
- Individual Program Plans
- Alternative Communication Strategies
- Documentation Procedures
- Computer Proficiency
- Learning Styles
- SIVA
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation
- Criminal Records Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check