Education Assistant - Ohpaho Secondary School
Duties:
- Provide support and assistance to students working on numeracy skills
- Assist young children with restroom needs
- Work as a team member with educational assistants, consultants, teachers
- Problem solve and engage in conflict resolution strategies with children
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing demands is required
- Ability to problem solve in a manner that respects the dignity of all learners
- Willingness to accept new challenges and learn new ideas
Qualifications:
- Education Assistant certificate/diploma is an asset
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Positive Behaviour, and/or behaviour management strategies is an asset
- Initiative and ability to create effective and dynamic social relationships with students is required
- Effective use of written and verbal communication skills in interacting with students, parents and other team members
- Training/experience working with academically, behaviorally, and emotionally challenged students is an asset
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with classroom teachers, caregivers, and school administration, under the supervision of a school administrator
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing demands
- Experience and/or willingness to work with assistive technology
Hours & Compensation
- Start date: To be determined to June 29, 2027
- Hours of work: Monday to Friday
- Salary and benefits according to current C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement
How to Apply
Email, quoting the competition number, attention to:
Justin Klaassen
Principal
Applications must include (in one PDF document):
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two professional letters of reference
Applications deadline: August 25 @ 12:00 pm
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check at their own expense (prior to starting Employment).
Black Gold School Division is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. BGSD celebrates and welcomes the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel.
Thank you for showing an interest in this position. Only those candidates chosen for interview will be contacted.
Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file, and will be disposed of appropriately.