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Contract Type: Probationary
Location: Devon, AB
Competition #: 26/27-35
FTE: 1.00
Closing Date: 2026-08-27 18:00:09.391 +0000 UTC

Duties:

  •  Provide academic, emotional and social support to students with complex behavioral needs, one-on- one, in group settings and in the inclusive classroom, under the direction of the classroom teacher
  • Work as a member of the learning support team with teachers, consultants, other Education Assistants and counselors, to provide appropriate support, intervention and programming, under the supervision of the learning support teacher and school administration
  • Assist with implementation of behavior plans and ISP strategies and keep appropriate records regarding academic and behavioral issues
  • Other duties as assigned by school administration

Qualifications:

  • Initiative and ability to create effective and dynamic social relationships with students are required
  • Effective use of written and verbal communication skills in interacting with students, parents and other team members
  • Training and experience in 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
  • Education Assistant training, certificate/diploma is an asset
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is an asset
  • Training in behavior management strategies is an asset
  • Positive Behavior training is an asset

Hours & Compensation

  • Position term: TBD - June 29, 2027
  • Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Salary and benefits according to current C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement

How to Apply

Email, quoting the competition number, attention to:

Brian Pedersen

Principal

brian.pedersen@blackgold.ca

Applications must include (in one PDF document):

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Two professional references


Applications deadline: August 27, 2026 @ 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.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene and Nakota Sioux. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.