Temporary Part-Time Educational Assistant @ Spruce Ridge School; SEIU-West

Location

Spruce Ridge School, located in the community of Estevan, SK

Start Date:

September 2, 2026
End Date:
June 25, 2027

Temporary

Equivalent to 3 hours per day student days

In addition to those duties outlined in the job description, duties include supporting students with diverse needs and/or high behavioral needs. The successful applicant may be required to perform the following:

• Lifting - Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without a lift and up to 120 pounds with a 2 man lift or mechanical lift
• Transport students (personal vehicle may be required to transport)
• Attend to personal hygiene and medical needs as required
• Prepare and plan student-based life skills and academic programming under direction of teacher
• Focus on successfully transitioning the student to be able to work with other students and adults
• Focus on behaviour and safety plan created specifically for students as required
• Supervision of intensive need student(s) as well as small groups of students as required

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma from an institution recognized by the Board of Education
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and be flexible
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member
• Valid driver's license
• Demonstrated knowledge of school computer software such as word processing and computer assisted learning software
• An educational assistant or equivalent diploma, NVCI, First Aid, Autism and Behavioral educational background will be considered assets
• Commitment to the ideals of public education as well as the mission, vision and guiding principles of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the currently negotiated SEIU-West Collective Agreement as listed on our website  The starting wage for this position is currently $21.93/hour along with a full benefit package and an employer defined pension plan.

The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 401:
Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Checks.