Educational Assistant

Permanent full-time (6 hrs and 10 minutes per day) Educational Assistant I () at McLean School, a K‑8 program with approximately 85 students.

McLean School, McLean, Saskatchewan (49 km east of Regina).

Educational Assistants support students with intensive needs in five key areas: personal care, life skills, academic support, communication and behavioural support, as directed by teachers to promote engagement, participation and success.

• Provide personal care to students to maintain dignity and promote independence (e.g., catheterization, medication, oxygen monitoring, tube feeding, toileting, etc.)
• Assist and coach students to develop daily living skills and prepare them for life after high school.
• Work under the direction of the administrator, classroom teacher and student services teacher to promote student engagement and provide academic support, including small group or one‑on‑one reinforcement activities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date student records, documenting progress on targeted goals and participating in parent‑student‑teacher conferences when requested.
• Promote, facilitate, and model positive behaviour interventions and supports, guided by Safety and Behaviour Plans where applicable.
• Collaborate with the student team to ensure learning occurs in the least restrictive environment and encourage peer group interaction and participation in other school activities.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the School Administrator.

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma, First Aid, CPR & AED training, specialized training in supporting students with differing abilities, non‑violent crisis intervention training, transfer/lift and repositioning training.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents; work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain privacy.
• Required to lift up to 30 lbs and meet the physical demands of the position.

• Hourly rate range: $22.91–$26.79.
• 100 % employer‑paid health benefits plan.
• Employer‑matched pension plan.
• Hours:
  
  6 hours and 10 minutes per day on school days; not scheduled during school vacations.
• Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits described in the CUPE Agreement.

The Prairie Valley School Division is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are treated with respect, dignity, and professionalism.