Full Time Educational Assistant - 2 positions

Job summary

Provide support and encouragement to students with diverse learning needs within the classroom. Work collaboratively with teachers and consultants to help students succeed in a flexible learning environment.

Job details

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for Full Time Educational Assistant at École Barrhead Elementary School. There are two positions available. Duties will commence as soon as possible and will end June 25, 2027. The Division Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3600 students in 16 community schools including two Hutterite Colony Schools and two outreach schools. PHSD also provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders, through our online school, Vista Virtual School. For more information on our remarkable Division, please visit our website at The School - École Barrhead Elementary School Located approximately 120 km northwest of Edmonton, École Barrhead Elementary School (BES), is a K-6 school with approximately 640 students offering English and French Immersion. Vision At BES the purpose is to encourage students to Rise to the Challenge to be successful. Values Collaboration, communication, flexibility, model virtues, positive energy, strong relationships, safe and caring atmosphere equality for all, respect and tolerance, socially appropriate behaviour, problem-solving, teamwork, uniqueness The Position The successful candidate must be a self-directed team player who is interested in providing support and encouragement to students with a diversity of learning needs in the classroom. Hours of work will be Monday-Friday at 6.25 hours/day, 31.25 hours per week, following the school calendar. Qualifications Experience working with students with diverse needs would be an asset Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults Must demonstrate ability to work as a member of the school team, taking direction from classroom teacher, special education lead teacher, and consultants Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed Ability to work in a flexible learning environment First aid would be an asset For Further Information, Please Contact Angie Bachand (Principal) at 780-674-8518 This competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting. Please Note Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references. Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment. Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment. Verification of Education and relative experience is required. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Provide support and encouragement to students with diverse learning needs within the classroom. Work collaboratively with teachers and consultants to help students succeed in a flexible learning environment.

Requirements

Applicants should have experience with diverse student needs and an understanding of childhood development. A criminal record check and intervention record check are mandatory prior to employment.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Student Support
• Interpersonal Communication
• Childhood Development
• Teamwork
• Classroom Management
• First Aid
• Flexibility
• Problem-solving

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services