Posting #S2604009(S)

Posting Date14 May 2026

Posting Close Date22 May 2026 12:00 PM (CDT)

CategoryEducational Assistant

TypePERMANENT CONTRACT

DescriptionEa - Iaa/Bssip

Location

Meadows School

Start Date08 Sep 2026

End DateContinuous

FTE/Hours13.75 per week

Job Description & Requirements

• Please note: this position is combined with Competition S2604010 EA - General 2.75 hour. Applicants are required to apply to both competitions.

Purpose of Position

Under the direction of the School Principal, the Educational Assistant - Indigenous Academic (IAA) / Building Student Success with Indigenous Parents (BSSIP) provides academic and classroom support to Brandon School Division's Indigenous students for the purpose of regular school attendance and academic success.

Duties and Responsibilities

Are established by the School Principal within the parameters of the job profile.

NOTE: Positions under the EA classification are subject to change based on student needs.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Educational Assistant Certificate or at least two (2) years applicable experience as an Educational Assistant or BSSIP/IAA worker, preferably within a school environment.
• Demonstrated Indigenous cultural awareness and knowledge (e.g. experience with Indigenous families/culture/communities).
• Demonstrated understanding of Restitution and the challenges Indigenous families encounter.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standardized work methods and processes while working with students to support learning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated mathematical and writing skills to provide student and administrative support.
• Demonstrated ability to function at the level of knowledge required of the students, e.g., in English, Mathematics, etc.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to work directly with Indigenous students in a classroom environment, including the ability to motivate, explain, and manage potentially difficult/emotional situations, and to work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other staff.
• Must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Persons with Indigenous Ancestry.
• Ability to speak fluently in any of the following languages, including but not limited to: Cree, Dakota, Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, Michif.
• Experience in programming within an Indigenous organization would be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of relevant Brandon School Division Policies and Procedures.
• Training and/or certification in First Aid, CPR, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

Your cover letter must clearly indicate how you meet the required qualifications.

Permanent CUPE employees presently on staff will be given early consideration, in accordance with COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.

Salary as per COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT**.**

Position

Position

Location

Start Date

End Date

FTE / Hours

Rate

Ea - Iaa/Bssip (K-8)

Meadows School

08 Sep 2026

Continuous

13.75

0.00

Inquires should be directed to the Office of Human Resources: human.resources@bsd.ca

Applications may also be received by fax 204-727-7189 or email: human.resources@bsd.ca. Applications must quote the competition number and be received no later than 12:00 noon on the deadline date. Faxed or emailed applications must include a Brandon School Division application form completed in full, a cover letter which clearly indicates how you meet the required qualifications, a comprehensive resume, including the names and contact information of three work-related reference, and copies of relevant certificates. Employment will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check completed within the four months preceding the date of application with results satisfactory to the Brandon School Division.

Brandon School Division will give consideration to gender equity, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. The Brandon School Division thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Upon request, Brandon School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process.