Education Assistant - Robina Baker Elementary School
Contract Type:
August 25, 2026 to June 28, 2027
Location:
Devon, AB
Competition #:
26/27-24
FTE:
0.50
Closing Date:
2026-08-23 18:00:51.998 +0000 UTC
Duties:
- Provide assistance and support to children in a classroom setting and small group instruction - under the direction of the teacher;
- Provide support and assistance to students with medical challenges, speech, challenging behaviour and learning delays;
- Provide academic, emotional and social support to students on an individual and/or small group basis in an inclusive environment;
- Work as a team member with teachers, other EAs and paraprofessionals and administration.
- Other duties as assigned by school administration.
Qualifications:
- Education Assistant certificate/diploma is an asset;
- Experience and/or training in working with students at all levels is required.
- Experience and/or training in working with severe needs is required;
- Willingness to accept new challenges and learn new ideas is required;
- Willingness to supervise indoors and outdoors as needed;
- NVCI training is an asset
- Ability to work as a team or independently and in cooperation with an experienced team of caregivers; Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and classroom teacher, under the supervision of a school administrator.
Hours & Compensation
- Start date: August 25, 2026
- Hours of work: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 11:30 am)
- Salary and benefits according to current C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement
How to Apply
Applications must include (in one PDF document):
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two professional letters of reference
Applications deadline: August 23 @ 12:00 pm
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check at their own expense (prior to starting Employment).
Black Gold School Division is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. BGSD celebrates and welcomes the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel.
Thank you for showing an interest in this position. Only those candidates chosen for interview will be contacted.
Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file, and will be disposed of appropriately.