Posted 24 days ago
Educational Assistant
@ Prairie Land School Division
Morrin, Alberta
Overview
Prairie Land School Division is hiring a full-time Educational Assistant at Morrin School to support students and teachers in an inclusive classroom. The role involves working with students individually and in groups, supervising across school spaces, and assisting with documentation, on a 30-hour weekly probationary position. The posting requires a criminal record check with vulnerable sector and child intervention checks.
Responsibilities:
- Support students individually and in groups with classroom learning
- Reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher
- Supervise students in classroom, hallways, playground and school activities
- Support behaviour management strategies
- Assist with observation, documentation and reporting for meetings
Requirements summary:
- Minimum high school diploma required
- Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a human services field preferred
- Training in special education or related field preferred
- Experience supporting individuals with special needs preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 30 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human services |
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Prairie Land School Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
MORRIN SCHOOL
Competition #PLSD-2290
This position is currently posted internally to CUPE employees for 5 working days until 4:30 p.m. October 20, 2026 as per the CUPE Local 5829 Collective Agreement.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Educational Assistant to support students and teachers in creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment. You will collaborate with classroom staff and other professionals to assist students in their learning, participation, and overall development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to supporting diverse learner needs.
Key responsibilities include supporting students individually and in groups with classroom learning activities; reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; assisting with independent work and monitoring progress; supervising students in the classroom, hallways, playground, and during arrival, dismissal, and school activities; supporting behavior management strategies; and assisting with observation, documentation, and reporting for meetings and conferences. You may also be required to assist with personal care needs.
This is a full-time probationary position (30 hours per week) to commence as soon as possible. Preference will be given to candidates with training in special education or a related field, and experience supporting individuals with special needs.
Minimum high school diploma required, with preference given to candidates who hold a post-secondary certificate or diploma in a human services field. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Please send cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three references.
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sectorand Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. Please quote competition number on application.
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