26/27 Educational Assistant (Competition #S2526-0239)

**Assignment:** - Full-time 1.0 FTE Educational Assistant position - Duties to commence August 26, 2026 and will continue for the remainder of the 2026/2027 school year - Working with Elementary students in an individual and classroom setting **Qualifications and/or Assets:** - Experience and/or training as an Educational Assistant would be considered an asset - Experience working with students with complex needs - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Calm and patient approach to solving problems - Commitment to ongoing professional growth - Collaborative team player with the ability to take initiative and support a dynamic learning environment - Knowledge, understanding, and experience with ASD, ADHD, and Social, Emotional, and Behavioral needs would be considered an asset - Ability to work one on one with a student in an inclusive environment - Strong interpersonal skills and a positive personality - Calm, confident, and skilled professional who can maintain structure and consistency while supporting students who require supervision, redirection, and personalized programming throughout the school day. - Reliability and eager to learn would be considered an asset - Flexibility to work in a variety of programs - Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-orientated learning environment - Ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience **Please Note:** We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview for this competition will be contacted.