Job opportunity
Educational Assistant Diabetes Student Support
Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government
Support a student’s learning and Type 1 diabetes care as an Educational Assistant in a Mi’gmaq school setting from November 2026.
This fixed-term Educational Assistant provides classroom-based support for academic progress, behaviour, and social development. Working with the classroom teacher and Student Services, you will follow the individualized Health Care Plan, school protocols, and professional guidance. The position also supports safe diabetes management throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate learning within the classroom management structure
Monitor diabetes and blood glucose throughout the school day
Support insulin administration, carbohydrate counting, and meal monitoring
Maintain medical records and provide weekly medical team reports
Supervise transitions, recess, lunch, trips, and activities
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution
Knowledge of Mi’gmaq history, culture, and traditions
Willingness to complete ongoing diabetes medical training
Related medical support training or experience is an asset
Ability to pass Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks
Bring classroom support, communication, and diabetes-care skills to help protect student learning, safety, independence, and development.
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Apply on source site This fixed-term Educational Assistant provides classroom-based support for academic progress, behaviour, and social development. Working with the classroom teacher and Student Services, you will follow the individualized Health Care Plan, school protocols, and professional guidance. The position also supports safe diabetes management throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate learning within the classroom management structure
Monitor diabetes and blood glucose throughout the school day
Support insulin administration, carbohydrate counting, and meal monitoring
Maintain medical records and provide weekly medical team reports
Supervise transitions, recess, lunch, trips, and activities
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution
Knowledge of Mi’gmaq history, culture, and traditions
Willingness to complete ongoing diabetes medical training
Related medical support training or experience is an asset
Ability to pass Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks
Bring classroom support, communication, and diabetes-care skills to help protect student learning, safety, independence, and development.
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