Education Assistants - Lethbridge Schools

Job summary

Support students with a wide range of needs in Grades 7–12 under the direction of education leads, teachers, and the principal. Assist with learning activities, communication systems, challenging behaviors, sensory needs, and personal care while collaborating with the school team and maintaining confidentiality.

Job details

EDUCATION ASSISTANTS – Lethbridge Schools This position is open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our New E mployees page. We are looking to hire two temporary 28.0 hour per week Education Assistants to work with our complexity teams in Grades 7-12 in our Lethbridge Schools. These assignments are to commence as soon as possible and terminate June 25, 2027. These positions are covered by the CUPE 1825 Support Staff collective agreement. Please quote Postin g #4069043. The Education Assistant provides support to children with a wide range of needs in the learning environment under the direction and supervision of the Inclusive Education Lead, the complexity teacher, and the principal. This role may involve working with students who have complex sensory needs, exhibit challenging behaviours, use augmented and alternative communication systems, and may require assistance with toileting and other personal care tasks. The successful candidate must be able to meet the physical demands of the role in order to actively engage students in all aspects of their educational program. Confidentiality is of utmost importance in achieving the common good for all students. Through collaborative team-based structure, the Education Assistant will carry out tasks as assigned by both the daily and program supervisors. Education Education Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma or Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent. p Referred Experience At least one-year experience working with students with special programming needs. Specialized Skills First Aid training; Knowing ASL is considered an asset; Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments Training (SIVA) Certificate; Training and experience with augmentative communication systems; Experience working on academic goals with students who have multiple barriers. Interpersonal Skills Understands that it is of paramount importance to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of the school community; Excellent communication skills; Willing to participate in new learning opportunities; Ability to take responsibility for individual student needs; Ability to contribute in a collaborative team-based learning structure. The starting rate for this position is $25.26 per hour. Holy Spirit Catholic School Division offers a 100% employer paid comprehensive benefit package, supporting the wellness of our employees and meeting the needs of their families. For more information regarding this position, please contact the Director of Support Services, Mrs. Crystal Lothian at 403-327-9555 or lothianc@holyspirit.ab.ca. Interested, qualified applicants are asked to apply online with a complete application package by 12:00 pm on T u e sday, September 2 9 , 2026. Application Package Must Include The Following A cover letter addressed to: Anthea Boras, Deputy Superintendent of Schools; Resume; Documentation which would support the education requirements for this position; Contact information for 3 references. Please note: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for submitting résumés, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the application has listed a reference for that employer.

What you’ll do

Support students with a wide range of needs in Grades 7–12 under the direction of education leads, teachers, and the principal. Assist with learning activities, communication systems, challenging behaviors, sensory needs, and personal care while collaborating with the school team and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

Applicants must have an Education Assistant or Rehabilitation Practitioner certificate or diploma, or an equivalent qualification, and at least one year of experience working with students with special programming needs. Relevant assets include First Aid, ASL, SIVA certification, experience with augmentative communication systems, and experience supporting academic goals for students with multiple barriers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package • Employer-Paid Benefits

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Student Support
• Inclusive Education
• Special Needs Support
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Sensory Needs Support
• Behavior Support
• Personal Care Assistance
• First Aid
• American Sign Language
• SIVA Training
• Academic Goal Support
• Confidentiality
• Communication
• Team Collaboration

Job areas

• Education