Educational Assistant - Hills High School

Educational Assistant

Location:
Hunting Hills High School

32.5 hours weekly

Commencing as soon as a suitable candidate is found, until June 30, 2027

Hunting Hills High School is seeking a caring, collaborative, and student-focused Educational Assistant to support students with diverse learning and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and school staff to provide individualized support, promote student independence and success, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment. Strong communication, patience, flexibility, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Desirable qualifications and attributes:

• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent education is an asset
• Comfortable with both specialized and inclusive programs
• Experience or training in supporting children with diverse and complex needs or behaviours is preferred
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to creating a positive learning environment
• Able to work both independently and as part of a supportive team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable assisting students with personal care needs, including toileting and lifting as required

For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our website at:

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and will close without notice once a shortlist has been selected.

Red Deer Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If accommodations or supports are required for you to attend this interview, please notify us prior to the day of the interview.

Byvirtue of the submission ofan application, the applicant agrees that the Associate Superintendent, People Services or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listeda reference for that employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees.