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Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of an Educational Assistant based out of Fort Assiniboine School.
The Division
Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3800 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. 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 www.pembinahills.ca
The School – Fort Assiniboine School
As a small rural K-9 community school, Fort Assiniboine is committed to providing a respectful, safe, caring environment in which students are able to develop a positive attitude and strong work ethic in the pursuit of personal and academic excellence. The purpose of Fort Assiniboine School, together with our community, is to encourage and support individual success.
The Position
The successful candidate must be a self-directed team player who is interested in working with complex needs children. Hours of work will be 2 days (Monday/Tuesday or Tuesday/Wednesday if there’s a Holiday on Monday) per week at 3 hours/day in the afternoon. Duties are to commence January 22, 2024 and will end June 11, 2024.
Qualifications/Requirements
Experience supporting students with developmental delays
Experience supporting students with behavior difficulties
Independence to work one-on-one with students in kindergarten
Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development
A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a program assistant
Good at building a rapport and presenting a non-judgmental attitude
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults
Able to work as a member of the school team
A positive addition to our instructional team
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
Lorna Hiemstra (Principal) at 780-584-3751
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is 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.
