Northland School Division

Additional Information:

Northland School Division is seeking Full-Time Educational Assistant to work with students at Conklin Community School. The kindergarten to grade 9 school is located in the hamlet of Conklin. Conklin is the most southern community in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. It is a quiet, rural community located approximately 155 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray on scenic Christina Lake and can be accessed from Alberta Highways 63 and 881. 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: Bernard Woodfine, Conklin Community School Principal at bernard.woodfine@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.