Posted 18 days ago
Educational Assistant - Complex Behavior & Inclusion
@ Prairie Land School Division
Veteran, Alberta
Overview
Prairie Land School Division is hiring a full-time Educational Assistant at Veteran School to give individualized support to students with complex behavioral, social-emotional, communication and learning needs. The work includes helping students self-regulate, make transitions and build independence alongside teachers. The posting states 30 hours per week, a start as soon as possible, and that the role is first posted internally to CUPE employees.
Responsibilities:
- Support student regulation and self-regulation
- Facilitate transitions and encourage independence
- Monitor student progress
- Respond to challenging situations with positive, evidence-informed practices
- Collaborate with teachers and student support staff
Requirements summary:
- Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent education and experience
- Experience with complex behavioral and learning needs, including neurodivergent students
- Strong communication, observation and teamwork skills
- Training in SIVA and/or NVCI is an asset
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and inclusive practices is an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
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 |
| Licences & certifications | Educational Assistant Certificate, Criminal Record Check, Child Intervention Check, SIVA, NVCI |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Prairie Land School Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
COMPLEX BEHAVIOR AND INCLUSION
VETERAN SCHOOL
Competition #PLSD-2292
This position is currently posted internally to CUPE employees for 5 working days until 4:30 p.m.October 27, 2026as per the CUPE Local 5829 Collective Agreement.
Veteran School, Veteran, Alberta
30 hours per week | Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Prairie Land Public School Division is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and student-centered Specialized Educational Assistant to join the team at Veteran School. This position provides individualized support to students with complex behavioral, social-emotional, communication, and learning needs within an inclusive school environment.
Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, school administration, and student support personnel, the successful candidate will help students develop self-regulation, independence, communication skills, and positive engagement in learning. This role requires a proactive and relationship-based approach to supporting student success while fostering meaningful participation in both classroom and school activities.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with neurodivergent students and be comfortable implementing individualized strategies to support student learning, behavior, and social-emotional development. Responsibilities include supporting student regulation, facilitating successful transitions, encouraging independence, monitoring progress, and responding appropriately to challenging situations using positive and evidence-informed practices.
Applicants should possess an Educational Assistant Certificate or a combination of relevant education and experience. Strong communication, observation, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-focused in a dynamic school environment. Experience supporting students with complex behavioral and learning needs, including neurodivergent students, is required. Training in SIVA and/or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is considered a strong asset, as is knowledge of trauma-informed practices, positive behavior supports, and inclusive education.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Educational Assistant who is passionate about supporting diverse learners and making a meaningful difference in the lives of students.
Please send cover letter and resume.
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 and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. Please quote competition number on application.
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