Educational Assistant - Special Needs (Term) BULLETIN NUMBER: 440/P/26 DATE POSTED: August 26, 2026 SCHOOL: MONTEREY BOARD OFFICE September 8, 2026, to October 30, 2026, or one day prior to the return of the incumbent, whichever occurs first.

An Educational

Assistant - Special Needs is required to support students in a Therapeutic Learning Space designed for land-based, creative, and individualized learning. This space will provide holistic, wraparound supports for students ensuring they remain engaged in meaningful education that prioritizes their well-being, strengths, and self-determination. This position will support students’ physical, social, academic, and behavioural well-being; There will be a focus on trauma informed practices, relational, project based and student-centered programming and this position will integrate Indigenous perspectives, assist in the implementation of strategies for student growth and development and will provide care and supervision of students.

Support development of skills and growth, fostering independence under the direction and instruction of the school administration, classroom and student service teacher(s), and clinicians for individual or groups of students. Implement student specific plans and articulated student programming. Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.

Preparation and organization of materials and equipment, for student specific plans and articulated student programming. In collaboration with Therapeutic Learning Staff, integrate Indigenous perspectives and support land-based learning, restorative approaches, and project-based learning models. Employ strategies to support personal safety when working with students by understanding and being prepared for the work environment.

Utilizing Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)



Completion of Educational Assistant diploma AND a minimum of two (2) years working with children of all ages; preference will be given to those who have experience working with children with physical, cognitive and /or behavioural challenges OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary education training and experience.

First

Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days). Completion of Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States (WEVAS), Working Safely with Students, and Respect In School or equivalent training is required. TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools) training is ideal.

Knowledge and experience in applying developmentally appropriate strategies to support the physical, social, behavioural and academic needs of students demonstrated ability to adapt to changing and work as a team member. Familiarity with Indigenous worldviews, histories and cultural perspectives in educational settings. Understanding of human development for infancy to early childhood, middle childhood to early adolescence, and adolescence to young adulthood.

Ability to support K-12 academic programming including literacy and numeracy. Knowledge of trauma informed practices as well as inclusive education practices. Ability to assist students with personal care needs.

A positive outlook with a belief in the ethic of caring and inclusion.

Satisfactory Criminal Record

Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search. Explicit report from the Child Abuse Registry. Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines. Continued employment is subject to maintaining legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Louis Riel School

Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities. #

📌 MONTEREY BOARD OFFICE - 6.0 Educational Assistant - Special Needs (Term) (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Louis Riel School Division/Le Division Scolair
📍 Winnipeg