S2425-24 Educational Assistant - Cold Lake Outreach School

Northern Lights Public Schools is located in the heart of Alberta’s Lakeland region, which offers residents a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities and stunning displays of the Aurora Borealis. The division is focused on ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed and has designated numeracy and student mental health and wellness as division priorities.

Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the following position:

S2425-24 Educational Assistant - Cold Lake Outreach School

We are seeking a full-time (1.0 fte) Educational Assistant commencing at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The assignment involves assisting with student educational program needs including social skills, behavior skills, self-help. Training in speech, language and numeracy strategies will be a definite asset.

Northern Lights Public Schools Outreach Programs offer an alternative learning environment for students including art, career and technology courses. We deliver highly individualized programs to students in grades 10 to 12 using a holistic approach to education by considering the student's total needs through counseling, recreating, living skills and work projects.

Preference will be give to who have:

• Post-Secondary training and/or experience as an Educational Assistant


• Knowledge and experience with behavioral strategies


• Experience working one-on-one and/or in a classroom setting


• Knowledge of documentation procedures and proficiency with computers


• Familiarity with strategies to address different learning styles and experience with Individual Program Plans


• Knowledge and experience in alternate communication strategies

Training and skills that would be an asset include:

• Relative experience in educational assistance, nursing, and/or rehabilitation


• SIVA and/or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to create and complete all sections of their portfolio through the 'Apply On-Line' link on our website, in the employment section. Check your 'Job Application Log' to confirm that you have successfully applied. This position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and provide a criminal records check which includes a vulnerable sector check. We thank all interested applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.