Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of a temporary Educational Assistant based out of R.F. Staples Secondary 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 - R. F. Staples Secondary School (Grades 7 - 12)"Work Hard, Be Kind"

Our aim is to deliver an education program with continued support from parents and our community. We are dedicated to the personal and academic development of our students as contributing members of society. At R. F. Staples, located in Westlock, Alberta, approximately 90 km northwest of Edmonton, our vision is that all students will gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be dedicated, self-reliant, responsible, contributing members of society.

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. Hours of work will be Monday-Friday at 6.5 hours/day following the school calendar. Duties are to commence as soon as possible and will end April 18, 2024, with the possibility of an extension.

Qualifications: Experience working with Junior and Senior High students would be an asset

Able to work with Junior and Senior High students with a diversity of learning needs

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults

Ability to work with students with limited formal language

Applicants should be willing to work with a team of support staff and willing to be flexible in their assignments

Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed

First aid would be an asset For further information, please contact: Darcy Kirkham (Principal) at 780-349-4454

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.