Sun West School Division invites applications for an Educational Assistant in Elrose Composite School, Elrose, SK. This is a temporary position, 4.75 hours per day, every other student day, starting the 2026/27 school year and continuing until December 18, 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to support the physical, cognitive, and medical needs of students as assigned. Duties may include personal care, lifting, transferring, and supporting medical needs such as diabetic monitoring, assisting with feeding tubes, seizure response, and monitoring and following student-specific health care plans. Responsibilities may also include assisting with toileting or hygiene routines, supporting behaviour needs, and implementing activities as recommended by occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. The candidate must be physically able to lift, turn, transfer, and assist students as required.
Experience working with individuals with cognitive or physical limitations is considered an asset. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build rapport and maintain a calm, patient demeanor while supporting student needs. Post-secondary education in a related field, such as an Educational Assistant Certificate, is also considered an asset.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team�including classroom teachers, student support teachers, the principal, and other professionals�to assist in the delivery and implementation of educational programs and services. These supports are intended to promote the integration, growth, learning, safety, and well-being of students with intensive needs.
Salary and benefits for this position will be in accordance with the current Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 4802.
Wage Range: $21.28 to $24.12 per hour.
For further information, please contact Angela Sparks, Principal, at angela.sparks@sunwestsd.ca, Hayley Kingwell, Vice-Principal, at hayley.kingwell@sunwestsd.ca or call Elrose Composite School at 306-378-2505.
Sun West School Division will confirm employment upon receipt of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Application Procedure:
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. Online applications may be completed from the Employment page of the Sun West School Division website or by accessing the following link: www.applitrack.com/sunwestsd/onlineapp
While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Sun West School Division is located in west-central Saskatchewan and provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 education to over 5000 students. Led by an elected Board of Education consisting of nine individuals who are deeply committed to advancing the aspirations of young people, Sun West employs a dedicated staff of over 800 people that includes teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers as well as maintenance and student services personnel.
