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Job summary

Support students with diverse needs and/or high behavioral needs, along with the duties outlined in the Educational Assistant job description. The role may require lifting students and moving objects.

Job details

Position: Educational Assistant @ Belle Plaine Colony School Date Posted: September 25, 2026 Closing Date: Suitable Pool Location: Belle Plaine Colony CUPE Posting Number: 63-2026-2027 Position Type: Temporary Start Date: ASAP End Date: June 25, 2027 FTE: 1.0 Hours of Work: 6 hours per day Duties: In addition to those duties outlined in the job description, duties include supporting students with diverse needs and/or high behavioural needs. Education & Qualifications A minimum of Grade 12 diploma from a recognized educational institution as approved by the Board of Education or General Educational Development (GED) A minimum of one (1) year post-secondary training related to student needs such as Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Development, Youth Worker or Rehabilitation Worker (such training must be from a recognized educational institution as approved by the Employer) A valid Class 5 drivers license Physical Requirements: The ability to do heavy work is required in some assignments (ie; exerting up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to lift students and/or move objects). Wage & Benefits: In accordance with the current CUPE Local 5512 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Currently, this is a range of $22.49 to $26.43 per hour. For further information regarding the details of the assignment, contact: Name: Principal, Kate MacLean Phone: 306.345.2103 Email: maclean.kathleen@prairiesouth.ca Application Procedure: Accepting online applications only. This posting will be removed from our website at 3:00pm on the closing date. Selection Procedure: Your eligibility to be considered for this position will be based on the information in your application. Accordingly, you must clearly specify the qualifications you have that match the qualifications required. In accordance with Article 9.01 of the collective agreement, all external applications shall be held separately and shall not be considered until the internal posting procedure has been completed. The successful candidate (if external) will be subject to a clear criminal records check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 406 Criminal Records Checks. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with Prairie South Schools.

What you’ll do

Support students with diverse needs and/or high behavioral needs, along with the duties outlined in the Educational Assistant job description. The role may require lifting students and moving objects.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma or GED and at least one year of post-secondary training related to student needs, such as Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Development, Youth Worker, or Rehabilitation Worker training. A valid Class 5 driver's license is required, and some assignments require the ability to perform heavy work.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Student Support
• Supporting Students With Diverse Needs
• Behavioral Support
• Lifting Students
• Moving Objects

Job areas

• Education