Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a Full time (1.0 FTE) Education Assistant at Onoway Jr/Sr High School, Onoway, Alberta.

Successful candidate responsibilities:

- Under supervision of the Inclusive Education Facilitator, and classroom teacher, the successful candidate will provide educational support to students

Preference will be given to candidates who:

- have a current Health Care Aide Certificate and First Aid Certificate
- are able to provide personal and hygiene care to students; this may include food preparation, dressing, grooming and/or toileting
- are able to assist student with mobilization (walking, guidance in hallway, or stairs)
- are able to manipulate assisted devices if necessary (braces, mechanical lifts, fasteners on clothing, seatbelts)
- are able to support students with potential physical or medical needs, mental health, social emotional needs
- will establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff
- work collaboratively and cooperatively with the teacher and other support staff in the classroom/school




- understand and carry out both oral and written directions
- respect and demonstrate confidentiality, and professionalism with all staff, students, parents and community members
- are able to help students with mobility or motor skills as instructed by the Occupational or Physical Therapist and teacher
- accompany student on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to student care and comfort
- Training can be provided where needed to the successful candidate.

Start Date:

- ASAP

Hours:

- 6.5 hours per day/Monday-Friday

Application Process:

- Email a cover letter and resume, including references, by August 26, 2026, to:

Mr. Paul Jespersen, Principal

Onoway Jr/Sr High School

Phone: (phone hidden)

[email protected]

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but we will only contact those who are shortlisted.

📌 Full-time Education Assistant (Onoway)
🏢 Northern Gateway School Division
📍 Onoway