Brief Description Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, a public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years, with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, a public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years, with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more.

The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families. The primary responsibility of the Educational Assistant Practicum Coordinator is the planning, coordination, and oversight of practicum placements for students enrolled in the Educational Assistant program.

Practicum

Coordination & Planning Coordinate all aspects of Educational Assistant practicum placements, ensuring alignment with program outcomes, practicum expectations, and College requirements. Coordinate site approval processes, practicum agreements, required documentation, student eligibility requirements, scheduling, and placement confirmation prior to placement. Maintain accurate placement records, site data, host contact information, student progress notes, hours, attendance, feedback, and completion documentation using Moodle, SharePoint, and other College systems.

Student

Support & Engagement Prepare students for practicum through orientation, workplace readiness coaching, professional expectations training, résumé support, interview preparation, and job search guidance.

Partner





Relations & Community Engagement Source, secure, and maintain suitable practicum sites in K-12 schools, private schools, inclusive learning environments, homeschool organizations, disability support settings, and other approved educational or community-based settings. Build and maintain positive relationships with school and community partners to support placement capacity, student learning, and future employment pathways. Update employer or host information and support accurate tracking of placement capacity, site requirements, partner contacts, and practicum opportunities.

Act as a liaison between students, faculty, host placement supervisors, Career Pathways Services, and College departments to support communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

Program

Quality & Compliance Conduct site visits, observations, or check-ins to evaluate student performance, placement quality, and alignment with practicum learning outcomes. Prepare reports on student progress, placement outcomes, site feedback, and practicum trends for review by program leadership. Communicate regularly with faculty and placement sites regarding updates, expectations, documentation requirements, student concerns, and emerging issues.

Participate in program review, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities related to practicum delivery. Maintain current knowledge of inclusive education,



educational assistant practice, accommodations, student support strategies, school‑based expectations, and Alberta sector trends. Other duties as assigned, which are deemed necessary to support the College in achieving its goals and objectives.

Education &

Experience Certificate, diploma, or degree in Educational Assistant studies, Inclusive Education, Special Education, Disability Studies, Education, Human Services, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum two (2) years of experience in practicum coordination, student placement coordination, work‑integrated learning, educational administration, career services, or a related student support role. Demonstrated understanding of the Educational Assistant role in Alberta, including support for students with diverse learning, behavioural, developmental, communication, social‑emotional, and accessibility needs.

Experience working with students, faculty, employers, schools, or community partners in a professional or educational setting. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, and learning management or student information systems such as Moodle.

Current Criminal Record

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Educational Assistant

Certificate, diploma, or equivalent training related to inclusive education, child and youth development, disability support, or classroom support. Previous experience working in K-12, inclusive classroom, specialized learning, private school, homeschool, or disability support environments.

Experience conducting site visits, student observations, placement assessments, or employer/supervisor check‑ins. #

📌 Educational Assistant Practicum Coordinator (Calgary)
🏢 MaKami College
📍 Calgary