Educational Assistant

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of an Educational Assistant based out of Pembina North Community 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 - Pembina North Community School

Pembina North Community School is located 26 km north of Westlock, and 81 km northwest of St. Albert in the Town of Dapp.

The Kindergarten to Grade 9 School operates under the purpose statement, United We Achieve Excellence .

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 a Grade classroom.

Hours of work will be 5 days / week at 7 hours / day following the school calendar. Duties to commence as soon as possible and will end June 27, 2025.

Qualifications :

Experience supporting students with behavior difficulties

Experience with children on the Autism Spectrum would be an asset

Experience supporting students with developmental delays

Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development

Experience supporting learners with early literacy and numeracy skills

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

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team in an inclusive environment

A positive addition to our instructional team

Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed

SIVA Training would be an asset

First aid would be an asset

For further information, please contact :

Daryl Chattargoon (Principal) at 780-954-3790

This competition remains 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.