We are Accepting Applications!

Position: Levels Educational Assistant

Assignment: Levels - grades Kindergarten - 6

Location:

Contract Type: 1.00 FTE; Full Time (approximately 32.50 hours per week)

• Monday - Thursday: 8:10 AM to 3:30 PM
• Friday: 8:10 AM to 11:55 AM (Staff will be required to stay longer when training is being held)

Duration of Position: 2025/2026 School Year

Application close date: As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

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Treaty Acknowledgement

We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu Tina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.

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GRIFFIN PARK SCHOOL is hiring!

ABOUT THE POSITION: We are seeking applications for an Educational Assistant to work with our Levels elementary students, to prepare them for the grades ahead. Everything we do in Grasslands supports student learning and achievement and this position requires an applicant who works well under pressure and in energetic environments while upholding the values of the division. This role requires pertinence, kindness, and resiliency, and an understanding of the importance of this role for our students, colleagues, and community.

ABOUT THE LEVELS PROGRAM: The Grasslands Levels Program is designed to meet the needs of students with intellectual or complex medical disabilities. The program emphasizes the development of skills required for the highest level of independent functioning, the student is capable of, to facilitate the transition to adult life. Functional and adaptive skills including independent living, life, social and employment skills are emphasized through a variety of activities within the school and the community. Having an innovative mindset to design and deliver plans that guide students to meet their fullest potential, and the ability to develop and implement assessment tools and techniques, based on modified expectations of the Alberta Education Programs of Studies, would be considered an asset for this role.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: located in Brooks, Alberta, is a part of the Grasslands Public Schools community of locations within the City of Brooks and the surrounding County of Newell. Griffin serves approximately 420 students in Pre-Kindergarten, Early English Language Learner, and Kindergarten to grade 6, classrooms. Griffin Park School also houses the Grasslands Elementary Levels program.

Our mission as a school community is to challenge all of our students to reach their academic potential. We do this by teaching knowledge, skills and attitudes in a safe, caring and cooperative learning environment. We do this so that our students are prepared to meet life's challenges and so that they become caring and contributing members of society.

ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.

• Our Vision: A community of Learners dedicated to student success

• Our Mission: To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.

• Our Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Wellness & Resilience, Engagement, Innovation Accountability, and Transparency

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It's great to work at Grasslands!

• Up to 92% of benefit premiums paid and effective your first day under contract (extended health & dental, Extended Disability, Group Life, and more)

• premium percentage paid is based on hours worked.

• Paid Sick Leave, Family Medical Leave, and Personal leave.

• In this role you will have weekends and summers off, and often have extended time off during holiday seasons, as scheduled on the school calendar.

• Grasslands Public Schools, has partnerships with the City of Brooks Recreation Services and Anytime Fitness, to offer discountsat the JBS Canada Centre andAnytime Fitness, onmemberships and passes, for Grasslands employees and qualifying family members.

To learn more about us please visit:

• Grasslands Public Schools website at:

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**Job Duties:**

- support students in instruction as well as with physical, social and behavioral needs;
- encourage positive interactions between students and staff;
- work closely and collaboratively with school staff including, but not limited to, classroom teachers and administration;
- position may include activities such as lifting, transferring, and providing personal care, as necessary; and
- position may have involvement in student school activities such as swimming or outdoor sports and may require the EA to participate with students.

**Ideal candidates skills & abilities:**

- Strong communication skills; written, verbal and reading.
- Ability to assist with all subject areas for the grade supporting.
- Must be able to support students with literacy and numeracy.
- Excellent problem solving, organizational and multitasking skills.
- Enjoys working with elementary level students and being in an environment with Pre-K and Kindergarten level students.
- Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.
- Able to contribute to a classroom and social environment that put students first by support diversity and inclusion in alignment with Grasslands values.
- Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
- Understanding of how the role of Educational Assistant impacts the community.
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness and able to establish trust and rapport with students and coworkers.

**Education and Certifications:**

- High School diploma
- experience working with children or other vulnerable populations in an educational, health care, or related setting

**Considered an asset but not a requirement:**

- Post-secondary training in education, as an Educational Assistant, or a related profession would be considered an asset
- 2 + years working with children or in an education setting would be considered an asset
- combination of education and experience may be considered.

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Successful applicants will be **required to submit before start date****:**

Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

**Original document** reported within the **last 6 months of hire date; This is a condition of employment.**

**\***Applicants **cannot work** before a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved**\***

  
**Please take note of the documentation required:**

**Required to Apply:**

- current cover letter and resume
- **contacts for three (3) professional references**; preferably in an educational and/or professional setting

**If Selected for an interview:**

(please feel free to provide with your application)

- applicable post-secondary transcripts

Thank you for your interest in being a member of our team at Grasslands Public Schools!

We are looking forward to reviewing the submissions from all who apply and will contact those who are selected for an interview.

• Wishing you a fantastic 2025/2026 School Year!