Educational Assistant – Special Needs
BULLETIN NUMBER: 440/P/25 DATE POSTED: June 11, 2025
SCHOOL: MONTEREY BOARD OFFICE
COMMENCING: September 2, 2025

COMPENSATION: Educational Assistant 2 Payband $24.12 to $27.97
HOURS: 6.0 hours per day

JOB SUMMARY:

An Educational Assistant – Special Needs is required to support students in a Therapeutic Learning Space designed for land-
based, creative, and individualized learning. This space will provide holistic, wraparound supports for students ensuring they

remain engaged in meaningful education that prioritizes their well-being, strengths, and self-determination. This position will

support students’ physical, social, academic, and behavioural well-being; will introduce, reinforce and model life skills and

positive behaviour. There will be a focus on trauma informed practices, relational, project based and student-centered

programming and this position will integrate Indigenous perspectives, assist in the implementation of strategies for student

growth and development and will provide care and supervision of students. This position supports the strategic actions of the

Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
As the Educational Assistant – Special Needs, you will:

• Support development of skills and growth, fostering independence under the direction and instruction of the school

administration, classroom and student service teacher(s), and clinicians for individual or groups of students.

• Implement student specific plans and articulated student programming.
• Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
• Perform a variety of record-keeping procedures as required.
• Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional time.
• Preparation and organization of materials and equipment, for student specific plans and articulated student programming,

as directed.

• Assist students with mobility as needed and required.
• In collaboration with Therapeutic Learning Staff, integrate Indigenous perspectives and support land-based learning,

restorative approaches, and project-based learning models

• Employ strategies to support personal safety when working with students by understanding and being prepared for the

work environment. Utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• Completion of Educational Assistant diploma AND a minimum of two (2) years working with children of all ages; preference

will be given to those who have experience working with children with physical, cognitive and /or behavioural challenges

OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary education training and experience.

• First Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days).
• Completion of Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States (WEVAS), Working Safely with Students, and Respect

In School or equivalent training is required.

• Completion of Trauma Informed Care course preferred
• Knowledge and experience in applying developmentally appropriate strategies to support the physical, social, behavioural

and academic needs of students demonstrated ability to adapt to changing and work as a team member.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Indigenous worldviews, histories and cultural perspectives in educational settings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with students, on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
• Understanding of human development for infancy to early childhood, middle childhood to early adolescence, and

adolescence to young adulthood.

• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, to interpret situations accurately and to respond appropriately and responsibly.
• Ability to support K-12 academic programming including literacy and numeracy.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practices as well as inclusive education practices
• Ability to assist students with personal care needs.
• A positive outlook with a belief in the ethic of caring and inclusion.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position which may include lifting, transferring, and the ability to move alongside

the student.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
• Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines.
• Continued employment is subject to maintaining legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License, current Driver’s Abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle when required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Louis Riel School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members

of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.

• Apply by using the LRSD online submission process at www.lrsd.net.

• Include in your resume and cover letter your strengths and abilities and clearly define how you meet eligibility for the role.

• Identify the names and contact information of three references.

• Address cover letter and resume to Staff Services, Louis Riel School Division.

• Quote the Bulletin Number on the application; a separate application is required for each job bulletin.

• Upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

• Selection of candidates shall adhere to existing CUPE 3473 collective agreement provisions.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025