Northland School Division

Additional Information:

Northland School Division is seeking a Jordan’s Principle Educational Assistant to work with students at Hillview School. The kindergarten to grade 6 school is located in the East Prairie Métis Settlement, one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. The settlement is 35 kilometres from High Prairie, Alberta. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca/careers.

Major responsibilities include:

• Work with children with varied skill levels, needs and abilities.
• The assignment includes working with students in the classroom, supporting student academics and individualized learning needs, tutorial help and support for English Language Learners. 
• Other educational duties as assigned. 

Assets include:

• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and/or independently.
• Cree language proficiency.

Qualifications include: 

• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience would be an asset.
• Effective communication and the ability to follow plans.
• Ability to support  the students individualized program, modifications, and/or accommodations to their learning. 
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology
• Candidates with a Grade 12 Diploma will be given preference.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references to: Lee DeMoreau, Hillview School Principal at lee.demoreau@nsd61.ca.  We thank all applicants for submitting applications. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.