Support Staff

Additional Information:

Upper Hay River School is hiring a full-time Educational Assistant for a full time position.

The Educational Assistant is part of a school team effectively supporting students in the Divisional priorities of Numeracy, Literacy, and Connectivity.  Educational Assistants work with students in classrooms, individually, and in small groups as directed by School Administration. 

Duties are assigned according to student needs and will change accordingly. 

Schools within the Fort Vermilion School Division follow an inclusive education model.  Students with diverse learning needs are included within the regular classroom setting wherever possible.  Targeted and specialized supports and services are provided as required by individual students either within the regular classroom or in a specialized setting.

Please contact Principal, Shelly Komarnicki, ShellyK@fvsd.ab.ca for more information.

Start Date:  Immediately upon hire

End Date: June 9th, 2025

Hours per week:  32.5 hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent
• Knowledge or understanding of the following: mathematics at the k-9 grade levels, the science of reading, and social emotional supports for children
• Experience working with students in a school setting
• An ability to work collaboratively with school staff and parents in a confidential manner
• Evidence of successfully passing the Police-Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
• Evidence of successfully passing the Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check (IRC) if you have/had children

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience
• Benefits will be provided after 90 calendar days of employment

Application must include:   

A cover letter, resume, and a minimum of 2 references

Vulnerable Sector Check & Intervention Record Check:

• The VSC dated within 6 months, may follow your application, and must be presented as a condition of employment
• The IRC dated within 6 months, may follow your application and must be presented as a condition of employment only if it is applicable to you 
• Record Check information can be found here.

Email Application to:  hr@fvsd.ab.ca              

Deadline:  October 30th, 2024