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Pembina Trails School Division is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.  We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

Employment Classification:  Educational Assistant 1 (EA1) - Performing Arts (MUST HAVE BACKGROUND/PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE IN JAZZ IMPROVISATION, WOODWIND TECHNIQUES, JAZZ WOODWIND DOUBLINGS AND CONCERT BAND WOODWINDS) must be able to accompany choir as a pianist  

Hours: 3 hours per day (1:30 PM TO 4:30 PM)

Start Date: November 12, 2025

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT 1 (EA1) 

Position Description

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of school administrators and with the input of other professionals, Educational Assistants promote and support inclusive practices within Pembina Trails School Division. Educational Assistants work collaboratively in assisting students with diverse needs and abilities, fostering engagement in the learning environment.

Specific Duties:

1. Working within established school structures, including classroom management structures, behavioural rules and student expectations
2. Working with students with behavioural and learning challenges
3. Providing academic assistance to students in classroom, small group and individual settings
4. Delivering specialized or adapted programming to students under the direction of the classroom teacher and resource teacher
5. Providing documentation of student-specific program performance
6. Providing supports for students with challenging educational needs
7. Supervising recess and lunch duty
8. Supervising and assisting with the swim program
9. Administering student medication as determined by the student’s U.R.I.S. plan
10. Supporting students in community based programs
11. Supporting students’ emotional, behavioural and physical needs
12. Being flexible in terms of adapting to students’ educational programming
13. Using augmentative and alternative communication
14. Facilitating the transport of students between education sites
15. Assisting students with their eating, which may include but is not limited to:

• supervision of students during lunch
• oral feeding, including general assistance with oral motor safety plans

Other duties as assigned.