Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant @ Yellow Grass School (SEIU-West)

Location:

Yellow Grass School, located in the community of Yellow Grass, SK


Term:

Start Date: As soon as possible/As mutually agreed upon

End Date: June 26, 2025


Tenure:

Temporary


Hours of Work:

Equivalent to 6 hours per day student days


Duties:

In addition to those duties outlined in the , duties include supporting students with diverse needs and/or high behavioral needs. The successful applicant may be required to perform the following:

Lifting - Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without a lift and up to 120 pounds with a 2 man lift or mechanical lift
Transport students (personal vehicle may be required to transport)
Attend to personal hygiene and medical needs as required
Prepare and plan student-based life skills and academic programming under direction of teacher
Focus on successfully transitioning the student to be able to work with other students and adults
Focus on behaviour and safety plan created specifically for students as required
Supervision of intensive need student(s) as well as small groups of students as required
Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12 diploma from an institution recognized by the Board of Education
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and be flexible
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member
Valid driver's license
Demonstrated knowledge of school computer software such as word processing and computer assisted learning software
An educational assistant or equivalent diploma, NVCI, First Aid, Autism and Behavioral educational background will be considered assets
Commitment to the ideals of public education as well as the mission, vision and guiding principles of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division
Salary & Benefits:

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the currently negotiated SEIU-West Collective Agreement as listed on our website . The starting wage for this position is currently $20.77/hour along with a full benefit package and an employer defined pension plan.