Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of Temporary Full Time Educational Assistant at Barrhead Composite High School.

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 www.pembinahills.ca

The School Barrhead Composite High School

Located approximately 120 km northwest of Edmonton, Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS), is a grade 7-12 school.

AT BCHS, we immerse students in a diverse and engaging learning environment. We strive to inspire passion for discovery, the confidence to embrace challenges, and the skills to pursue success.The Position The successful candidate will provide one-on-one academic support to a variety of students, as well as providing small group and/or classroom assistance to a range of student needs. Hours of work will be Monday-Friday at 33.5 hrs/week following the school calendar. Duties are to commence November 27, 2024 and will end February 5, 2025, with a possibility of extension.

Qualifications Experience working with behaviorally challenged and non-verbal students would be an asset

Ability to set clear boundaries, communicate effectively and efficiently and work independently

Ability to work in a flexible learning environment

Ability to establish positive relationships to support students in grades 7-12

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults

Must demonstrate the ability to work as a member of the school team, taking direction from the classroom teacher, special education lead teacher, and consultants

Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed

SIVA training would be an asset

First aid would be an asset For further information, please contact:

Slade Sekulich (Principal) at 780-674-8522

This competition closes: November 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. 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.