Part Time - Educational Assistant - Slave Lake, Alberta

The High Prairie School Division Is Inviting Applicants For Educational Assistant At C.J. Schurter School Part-time 3.25 hours / Monday to Thursday C.J. Schurter School is located in the Town of Slave Lake in northern Alberta in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River. It is located 257 km north of Edmonton on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 88. C.J. Schurter School maintains a strong focus on literacy and numeracy and utilizes a balanced approach to instruction. Staff members work with literacy and math instructional practice to address the literacy and numeracy goals of the school through grade level professional learning environments. C.J. Schurter School uses "Kindness Counts" to guide their character education philosophy and are proud that programming centers around supporting the development of behaviors and mindset which have positive effects on self-confidence, problem solving ability, communication skills and helps develop a positive school culture and atmosphere. Requirements Cover Letter and Resume Three professional references Successful candidates must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. The Following Would Be Assets To Your Application Early Childhood Training and/or Teacher Assistant Certificate First Aid Training Previous experience working with students with special needs and behavioral difficulties Previous experience working with speech/language programs Excellent communication skills Job Description Primary Function: Assist teachers in the implementation of educational and therapy programs that address physical, mental, behavioural, health and safety needs of students. Performance Responsibilities Implement Individual Program Plans under the supervision and direction of the teacher; Assist the teacher in providing data for student evaluation; Alert teacher to any special circumstances regarding the student; Assist with large, small groups or individual students; Comply with and assist in teacher's methods of maintaining classroom discipline; Assist with field trips; Adapt classroom activities to the capabilities of the student. Encourage the student to function as a member of the group by involving other students in activities and encouraging independence and self-help skills; Monitor the student in class and on the playground to prevent physical danger and reinforce social and learning behaviours. Participate in travel, training and off-campus activities; Accompany the student to and from the bus, taxi, etc. Escort student on bus, taxi, etc.; Conduct prescribed therapeutic and exercise programs for physically exceptional students; Attend to personal needs of students with disabilities in the program, e.g. feeding, toileting, general physical care to maintain comfort. Secure students in walkers or other equipment, move or position students, etc.; Participate in all facets of the program designed to develop the language, independence, mobility and self-help skills of severely handicapped students, under the direction of the teacher or multi-disciplinary teams; Assist in maintaining individual student's progress records for review and program planning. Provide observations on progress, behaviours as required and work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team as required; Prepare instructional material under the teacher's direction; Prepare and set out lesson supplies and equipment; Clean and store materials and equipment after use; Display student's work and prepare bulletin board displays; Mark objective lists and routine exercises; Continues to improve expertise and job-related skills; and Other responsibilities as assigned by the teacher/Principal. Upon joining us, you will find a skilled team that is positive and supportive. Our employees enjoy the fun, children-focused environment, and you’ll appreciate being encouraged to reach for your full potential! This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require assistance with the application, please contact ApplyToEducation at: 1-877-900-5627 or email [email protected]

Assist teachers in implementing educational and therapy programs to address the physical, mental, and behavioral needs of students. Support classroom discipline, provide personal care for students with disabilities, and help maintain student progress records.

Applicants must provide a recent Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check. Assets include Early Childhood Training, Teacher Assistant Certification, First Aid training, and experience with special needs or speech/language programs.

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• Classroom Management
• Special Needs Support
• Behavioral Intervention
• Literacy and Numeracy Instruction
• First Aid
• Communication Skills
• Student Evaluation
• Therapeutic Program Implementation
• Personal Care Assistance
• Instructional Material Preparation

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

28 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

13 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level