Casual Educational Assistant

Invites applications for Casual Educational Assistants

The Good Spirit School Division invites applications for casual Educational Assistants. Casuals are called in as required when a permanent employee is absent. Individuals work flexible assignments to support the operational needs of schools in various locations throughout our division. These individuals ensure the students "come first" and have the support they need to create a positive, friendly and safe learning environment.

The duties of an Educational Assistant are to:

• Supporting students with special needs to promote student independence and student empowerment.
• Working closely with students to meet their learning needs and building strong foundations to create bright futures for all our students as "Students Come First".
• Performing physically demanding work including lifting up to 40 lbs., bending and twisting to perform student transfers, personal needs etc.
• Working collaboratively as a team member, along with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as outlined on our website in Job Description - Educational Assistant

The successful candidate will have the desired qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent training/experience with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Candidates must have patience and compassion and enjoy working with children to create a fun, positive, safe learning environment.

Interviews will be conducted upon application. Please note that GSSD may contact informal references not listed in your application package.

Applicants not currently working for GSSD will be required to submit a recent (within the last six months) criminal record and vulnerable sector check acceptable to the Board of Education prior to offer of employment.

The Good Spirit School Division strives to provide a safe, caring, and welcoming schools for children. Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in each of our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan. Our values of belonging, respect, responsibility, learning, nurturing, diversity and perseverance ensure "Students Come First" and " Learning Without Limits . . . Achievement For All. "

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Good Spirit School Division, however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage all applicants to check our website regularly for ongoing vacancies that may be of interest to you.