Educational Assistant - Regina SK

Location: Regina SK
Position:Full Time Term ending June 25 2026
Posting Closing Date:April 8 2025

Join Our Team as an Educational Assistant!

As an Educational Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs including those with behavioral challenges developmental disabilities mental health conditions and other related factors. Youll provide supervision academic support and compassionate care while serving as a positive role model for our students. By working closely with teachers youll help implement effective educational routines and strategies that promote both behavioral and life skills. Your dedication will ensure that each student receives the personalized support they need to thrive and achieve their educational goals through individualized education plans.

Qualifications

Education and Professional Certification

• Completion of a high school diploma.
• An educational assistant or youth care worker certificate or diploma or a certificate diploma or degree in a related field of study is an asset.

Experience

• Up to one 1 year of experience working with children youth and/or adults with behavioral cognitive mental health and/or developmental challenges.
• Experience as an educational assistant job coach or youth care worker is an asset.

Skills and Characteristics

• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships and professional alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead through encouragement positive rolemodeling and support.
• Engaging personality with diverse interests (e.g. outdoors arts sports) that can be leveraged to connect with students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and selfawareness.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy patience and understanding in daily interactions.
• Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
• Ability to set clear achievable goals and meet individual and program objectives.
• Adaptability to new situations.
• Understanding of budgeting and resource allocation.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Services

• Provide supervision care and support to individuals with diverse needs including behavioral challenges developmental disabilities mental health conditions and other related issues.
• Supervise and actively engage with students in a safe and structured environment.
• Collaborate with the teacher in planning and programming.
• Assist in implementing individualized education plans and programming.
• Monitor and guide students behavior and educational progress.
• Support students in reaching their educational goals.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Address conflicts and manage crisis situations calmly and compassionately. Identify potential triggers recognize escalating behaviors and deescalate situations safely and effectively.
• Administer medications to students when necessary.
• Transport students as required.
• Document incidents and updates including critical incidents medication administration and other classroom or studentrelated information. Complete all reports and documentation clearly accurately and promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Leadership

• Provide guidance direction and mentorship to new employees potential employees practicum students and volunteers.
• Display positive role modeling uphold agency values and ensure fairness.
• Collaborate and communicate with the multidisciplinary team when needed.
• Take on the teachers responsibilities in their absence (e.g. attendance budgeting).

Management of Resources

• Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for teacherapproved expenditures.
• Ensure the mileage log is accurately completed when using agency vehicles.
• Maintain the care cleanliness and upkeep of assigned assets and resources including buildings vehicles furnishings and equipment.

Safety

• Promote and reinforce safe work habits practices and procedures.
• Adhere to agency and government regulations policies practices and instructions whether written or verbal.

Additional Requirements

• The incumbent must complete all mandatory training requirements for the position as per agency policy and guidelines.
• Employees must hold a class five 5 novice two 2 or higher drivers license and be eligible for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy.

At Ranch Ehrlo Society we understand the importance of recognizing and rewarding the valuable contributions of our team members. Thats why we offer a competitive total rewards package which goes beyond just salary. From comprehensive health and wellness benefits to opportunities for professional development and growth we prioritize the wellbeing and success of our employees. Additionally our package includes perks such as recognition programs and a supportive work culture that fosters inclusion collaboration and innovation. Apply now on our website at ehrloto take the first step toward an enriching career with us!

Wage Range: $23.55 to $30.45 per hour.

If you have any questions please contact Hayley Maurer at