Posted 4 days ago
Education Assistant - Complex Needs
@ Calgary Catholic School District
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Calgary Catholic School District is hiring a part-time Education Assistant, Complex Needs to support students with complex physical and medical needs in the classroom and in-home. The work includes physically demanding personal care, one-on-one learning support, behaviour management and record-keeping. Applications close November 5, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Provide physically demanding personal care to students with complex needs
- Deliver one-on-one support for Learner Support Plan goals
- Manage inappropriate behaviour, including physical restraint when required
- Document observations and maintain records per Alberta Education mandates
- Prepare materials and displays for students with special needs
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in rehabilitation, disability studies or related field, or high school diploma with 3 years' experience
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- Non-violent crisis intervention training
- Lifting and transferring training
- Ability to manage social, emotional and mental health challenges
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, Non-violent crisis intervention training, Lifting and transferring training |
| Education | College diploma (required), High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Rehabilitation, Disability Studies |
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Calgary Catholic School District
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 37 |
Posting Dates: November 2, 2026 to November 5, 2026 (applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on November 5, 2026).
The Education Assistant, Complex Needs aids and supports in the educational, behavioral and/or health related services programming for students with complex physical and/or medical needs as directed by the teacher or personnel and supervised by the Principal. The Education Assistant, Complex Needs is a member of the student’s Learning Team and provides educational support in either the classroom and/or in-home, depending upon the conditions.
Specific Accountabilities
- Performs physically demanding tasks to meet the unique and personal needs of students with complex physical and/or medical needs, e.g., hand-over-hand instruction, lifting and transferring, personal hygiene, toileting/diapering, feeding, range of motion, walking and stretching, physical restraint to manage inappropriate behavior, disinfecting and general housekeeping
- Participates in providing one-on-one (1:1) support for Learner Support Plan goals and objectives, while promoting a safe, calm and positive learning environment
- Documents observations and maintains records in compliance with Alberta Education’s mandates and monitoring expectations
- Manages inappropriate behavior, including implementation of physical restraint techniques when required
- Prepares materials, constructs and assembles displays in relation to support for students with special needs
- Demonstrates initiative and independence in the management of class time and/or in-home
- Works collaboratively with the homebased team - PCA or LPN, when required
- Assists students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services and attendance at Mass at local parishes
Qualifications
- Diploma in Rehabilitation or Disability Studies or in a related field of study, or
- High School Diploma and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with complex physical, behavioral and/or medical needs students
- Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification
- Successful completion of training in non-violent crisis intervention
- Successful completion of training in proper lifting and transferring techniques
- Ability to deal with the social/emotional and mental health challenges of working with children who are often active and demanding
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Physically able to meet all phyical demands for this position
Please see Education Assistant Physical Demand Requirements for the position
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