Job Description

Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.

BARNWELL SCHOOL-

Barnwell School is an early learning to grade nine school that supports a diverse community of learners, in the heart of Barnwell, Alberta. We have a population of approximately 170 students and a staff of 18.

Temporary Educational Assistant

-Mondays approx. 6.5 hours/week

Hours of work include

Monday 8:13 a.m.- 3:40 p.m.


The successful candidate will be working closely (one to one) with a student who has special needs including language and cognitive delays, requires some mobility assistance at time as well as supervision/assistance with toileting. These students are on a modified program which means the successful candidate will be able to communicate clearly with all of the teachers who work with this student to help deliver the programs and must be a team player. We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, and is able to build connections with this student and is comfortable working with the other agencies who support these students. This is a split position which means you will work with one student in the morning and a different student in the afternoon.


This assignment will commence

December 1, 2025,

and conclude

June 11, 2026,

or upon the return of the incumbent, whichever should occur first.

An Educational Assistant in Horizon School Division:

Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction. Maintains confidentiality and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to students. As required, provides personal care including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. ensuring that student dignity is maintained. Attends to physical needs including lifting, positioning, and range of motion programs as identified by appropriate personnel. Ensures the safety of students in the school and community, which includes maintaining close supervision of students, ensuring student equipment is sanitized and put away, retrieving students who attempt to leave their learning environment, calming and/or restraining students engaged in challenging behaviours; supervising and assisting students who utilize a variety of life skill tools (i.e., scissors, cooking utensils, etc.). Maintains collegial relationships with the students' learning team.

Why Join Team Horizon?

A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing. Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff. Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees) Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity.

Please note that applicants must be of legal age (18) to obtain a Criminal Records Check, to include the Vulnerable Sector Check.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca.

Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.