Full Time Educational Assistant - 2 positions

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 - 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.