Temporary Full Time Educational Assistant (Grades 7-9)

Livingstone Range School Division No 68; Town of Nanton; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

J.T. Foster School in Nanton, Alberta, is seeking a qualified temporary, full-time Educational Assistant for grades 7–9. The role starts immediately and ends on June 29, 2027; salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will support a variety of learners within the school community and work with a collaborative professional team. Experience with diverse behavioural, social-emotional, and learning needs is required; trauma-informed practice and SIVA

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse behavioural, social-emotional and learning needs of students.
• Trauma-informed practice would be an asset.
• SIVA or equivalent training would be an asset.
• Completion of a vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to create a safe and caring learning environment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team of professionals.

Skills

Diverse learners

Trauma-informed

SIVA trained

Vulnerable sector check

Job description

Temporary Full Time Educational Assistant (Grades 7-9)

J.T. Foster School

J.T. Foster is a 7-12 School with approximately 200 students, located in Nanton, Alberta. We are seeking a qualified temporary full-time Educational Assistant to support a variety of learners with our school community. This position will commence immediately and will end on June 29, 2027.

The Successful Candidate Has The Following Experience/credentials

• Has experience working with diverse behavioural, social-emotional and learning needs of students;
• Experience in trauma-informed practice would be an asset;
• Trained in SIVA (Supporting individuals through Valued Attachments) or equivalent would be an asset;
• Completion of a vulnerable sector check

Additionally, the successful candidate embodies the ability to:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students in an effort to create a safe and caring learning environment;
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team of professionals;

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information, please contact Jason MacDonald, Principal at 403-646-2264.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Mr. Richard Feller, Deputy Superintendent

Livingstone Range School Division

P.O. Box 1810

Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0