Permanent full-time (6 hrs and 10 min per day) Educational Assistant I
JobID: 4945
Position Type: Educational Assistant/EA K-12 School
Date Posted: 8/20/2025
Location: Balcarres Community School
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: 09/02/2025
Additional Information: Show/Hide At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage. We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Educational Assistant I position at Balcarres Community School in the community of Balcarres. Balcarres Community School offers Pre-K to Grade 12 programming to an enrolment of approximately 285 students. Balcarres is located 100 km north-east of Regina. This is a permanent full-time position that will commence on as soon as possible.
Role Overview: Educational Assistants provide a range of support services that help students to achieve their academic, social, physical and personal potential. Educational Assistants assist students with intensive needs in five key areas, providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic support, communication, and behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers, to promote engagement, participation and success in school.
What you will do:
Provide personal care to students to maintain their dignity and promote independence. Personal care may include catheterization, administration of medication, oxygen monitoring, gastronomy tube feeding, changing student briefs, supporting toileting, and other procedures outlined in the student accommodation plan.
Assist and coach students to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed in their daily lives and help prepare students for life after high school.
Work under the direction of the administrator, classroom teacher and student services teacher to promote student engagement in learning and provides academic support as defined by teachers, including small group/one on one reinforcement activities and clarifying/assisting with assignments.
Support up to date and complete student programming records by documenting progress on targeted goals in the Inclusion and Intervention Plan and other reporting, and participates in parent-student-teacher conferences when requested by the parent or administrator.
Promote, facilitate and model positive behaviour interventions and supports to encourage, support, reinforce and facilitate appropriate and positive student behaviour and social interactions, guided by Safety and Behaviour Plans where applicable.
Work in collaboration with the students’ team to ensure learning occurs in the least restrictive environment and encourages/facilitates peer group interaction and participation in learning and other school activities.
Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the School Administrator.
What will make you successful:
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Interest in obtaining or the completion of:
Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma.
First Aid, CPR and AED training.
Specialized training in supporting students with differing abilities.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a team and engage with a wide range of children with behavioural, cognitive and physical challenges.
Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents in a team environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills to be responsive to students’ needs.
Proven written communication skills through documentation and record keeping, as well as clear and professional verbal interactions.
Ability to be flexible with assignment duties based on student and school needs.
Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and meet the physical demands of the position.
What you can expect:
Hourly rate range: $22.46 - $26.27.
100% employer paid health benefits plan.
Employer matched pension plan.
Hours of work are 6 hours and 10 minutes per day on school days. Educational Assistants are not scheduled to work during school vacation periods including the summer break.
Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the CUPE Agreement.
How to Apply:
For further details of the position, contact Sarah Geisler, Principal of Balcarres Community School by email [email protected].
Interested applicants will apply online at www.pvsd.ca/careers by midnight on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.
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