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Employment Classification: Educational Assistant 2 (EA2) 

 

Hours: 3 hours per day (Mornings)

 

Start Date: As soon as possible

 

End Date: June 27, 2025 or until the last days students are in class

 

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT 2 (EA2)

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.

 

Duties included in the role of all Educational Assistants:

 

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 students-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

 

Duties specific to the role of an EA2 include some or all of the following tasks:

 

1. Diapering and assisting with or providing for personal care needs
2. Providing toileting assistance to students
3. Lifting and assisting with transitional movements and mobility training
4. Administering health care procedures including gastronomy feeding
5. Utilizing specialized devices and equipment
6. Other duties as assigned

  

 

Pembina Trails School Division is committed to removing barriers to ensure employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants.  If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact:  ao-humanresources-email@pembinatrails.ca

 

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.