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Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of an Educational Assistant based out of École Westlock Elementary 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 - École Westlock Elementary School

Westlock Elementary School is committed to building academic excellence from a foundation based on character and active citizenship. The school’s motto is to provide each student with the opportunity "turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s successes" in a family-like atmosphere committed to learning and growing together

The Position

The successful candidate must be self-directed team player who is interested in working primarily one-on-one with complex needs children in the classroom. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday at 6.5 hours per day following the school calendar. Duties to commence as soon as possible and will end June 27, 2025.

Qualifications:
Experience working with complex needs and behaviorally challenged students would be an asset

Experience working with ECS students 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

Able to work as a member of the school 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:
Amber Monteath (Principal) at 780-349-3385

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.