Posted 9 days ago
Educational Assistant - Kinuso
@ The High Prairie School Division
Kinuso, Alberta
Overview
The High Prairie School Division is hiring an Educational Assistant at Kinuso School to help teachers deliver educational and therapy programs for students. The role involves supporting students with physical, mental, behavioural, health and safety needs across classroom, playground and off-campus settings. Candidates must provide a recent Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Responsibilities:
- Implement Individual Program Plans under teacher direction
- Assist with classroom activities, discipline and field trips
- Provide personal care and mobility support to students with disabilities
- Track student progress and prepare instructional materials
Requirements summary:
- Cover letter, resume and three professional references
- Recent Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Early childhood or teacher assistant training is an asset
- First aid training is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- 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 | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, Teacher Assistant Certificate |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Fields of study | Early Childhood Education |
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The High Prairie School Division
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Full company description
High Prairie School Division, located in north-central Alberta, provides comprehensive educational programs and services to approximately 3200 students, kindergarten through to Grade 12. Its educational enterprise is carried out in 13 schools located in the communities of Falher, Donnelly, High Prairie, Joussard, Kinuso and Slave Lake. Approximately 550 full and part-time employees, including educational assistants, secretaries, librarians, janitors, maintenance personnel, bus drivers, mechanics, education specialists and Learning Support Centre administrators and personnel, directly supplement the endeavours of over 200 school-based teachers and administrators. Seven trustees elected by parents and taxpayers of the Division’s four subdivisions provide governance and overall direction.
- LinkedIn followers
- 278
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 182
- Reported office locations
- 16532 Township Road 744, High Prairie, Alberta, CA
- 131 Central Ave SE, Falher, Alberta T0H 1M0, CA
- 300 6 Ave NE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 228 4 Ave NW, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5650 50 St, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5504 Centennial Ave, Donnelly, Alberta T0H, CA
- 5701 48 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 12 Lakeview Drive, Joussard, Alberta T0G 1J0, CA
- 221 2nd St, Kinuso, Alberta T0G, CA
- 500 Kinuso Ave, Kinuso, Alberta T0G, CA
- 117 3 Ave NE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5006 56 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 4601 58 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 106 7 St SE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- Other recorded names
- High Prairie School Division
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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High Prairie School Division, located in north-central Alberta, provides comprehensive educational programs and services to approximately 3200 students, kindergarten through to Grade 12. Its educational enterprise is carried out in 13 schools located in the communities of Falher, Donnelly, High Prairie, Joussard, Kinuso and Slave Lake. Approximately 550 full and part-time employees, including educational…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | High Prairie, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1946 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
| View page |
The High Prairie School Division
is inviting applicants for:
Educational Assistant
Kinuso School is nestled in the Hamlet of Kinuso and is located 48 kilometres west of Slave Lake on the southern shores of Lesser Slave Lake. We are proud to be a hub in a region that is home to a varied and diverse population with rich cultures and backgrounds. The school serves 250 students from kindergarten to Grade 12 and has 37 staff members. Kinuso School offers programming in the arts, education, and extracurricular activities. We are happy to house the community library. Our public functions (annual Remembrance Day Ceremony, Italian Knights Supper and celebratory ceremonies), fundraisers and athletic events are well attended and supported by our families and community stakeholders. Our students continue to develop and demonstrate strong leadership through Student Leadership Council and Youth Truth and Reconciliation Council. We are honoured and grateful for our partnership with the Swan River Knowledge Keepers, and the land based learning experiences they are generously sharing with us.
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 will 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:
1-877-900-5627or email .
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