Support Staff

Additional Information:

Buffalo Head Prairie School is hiring a part-time Educational Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year.

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. 

The current role of this position is to provide student learning supports and interventions. 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, Chris Fehr, at ChrisF@fvsd.ab.ca for more information.

Start Date:  August 27th, 2025

End Date: June 8th, 2026

Hours per week:  20 hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent
• An ability to build positive student relationships and genuine care for children with unique learning needs. 
• Experience working with students in school or alternate 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
• This position does qualify for benefits

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 at https://www.fvsd.ab.ca/careers/record-checks

Email Application to:  hr@fvsd.ab.ca              

Deadline:  Open until filled