Specialized Educational Assistant - High Needs Support

Full Time

Location: Mini Thni Community School

Competition #: 21181

Open To: All

Date Posted: September 29th, 2026

Closing Date: October 12th, 2026 - 12:00am

Job Start Date: October 26th, 2026

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- Provide direct individual and small-group support to students with complex or high needs.
- Support learning, communication, emotional regulation, behaviour, sensory needs, mobility, social development, personal care, and daily school routines.
- Implement strategies and accommodations identified in Individual Program Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, safety plans, and other individualized supports under the direction of the teacher and student support team.
- Use positive, relationship-based and trauma-informed behaviour support, including approved de-escalation and crisis-prevention strategies.
- Observe student progress and maintain accurate, timely, objective, factual, and confidential documentation.
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, school administration, families, Educational Assistants, specialists, therapists, counsellors, cultural and language staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and other members of the student support team.
- Provide personal and physical support, where required, in a manner that protects student dignity, privacy, safety, choice, and independence.
- Support students during transportation, field trips, cultural activities, land-based learning, community activities, and other school programming.
- Support meaningful participation in Stoney Nakoda language, culture, traditions, community, and land-based learning.
- Follow established student health,



medical, personal-care, safety, emergency, and school procedures within the employee’s authorized scope and training.

Education & Experience

- Certificate, diploma, or post-secondary education in Educational Assistance, Child and Youth Care, Disability Studies, Early Learning and Child Care, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Education, or a related field is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of relevant education, specialized training, and directly related experience may be considered.
- Previous experience providing direct support to children or youth with complex or high needs is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting behavioural, developmental, emotional, communication, sensory, physical, or learning needs is considered an asset.
- Experience implementing Individual Program Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, safety plans, or similar individualized support plans is preferred.
- Experience in a school, specialized education program, disability support environment, child and youth service setting, or Indigenous community is considered an asset.
- Strong ability to establish trusting and respectful relationships with students.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, relationship-based,



positive behaviour support, crisis-prevention, and de-escalation approaches.
- Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately in challenging or rapidly changing situations.
- Ability to follow individualized support plans and established school procedures consistently.
- Ability to observe student behaviour and progress and document information objectively and accurately.
- Strong communication, collaboration, teamwork, confidentiality, and professional-boundary skills.
- Patience, compassion, flexibility, professionalism, emotional maturity, and a commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive education.
- Respect for Stoney Nakoda culture, language, traditions, community, and ways of knowing. Knowledge of Stoney Nakoda language and culture is a strong asset; willingness to participate in language and cultural learning is expected.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Three skilled references satisfactory to Stoney Education Authority.
- Additional training or certification related to student safety, crisis prevention, First Aid, behaviour support, personal care, or specialized student needs may be required depending on the assignment.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the assignment, which may include standing, walking, bending, assisting with student mobility, responding quickly during safety situations, and providing personal care.
- Assignment may change between students, classrooms, programs, or learning environments

📌 21181: Specialized Educational Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Stoney Education
📍 Canada