Description
Located in the Sturgeon Public Schools Central Office, Morinville Learning Centre serves students in Grades 8-12 needing an alternative learning environment, upgrading, or need to repeat a course. Attendance and work completion schedules are flexible and designed to meet the individual needs of the students.
The Sturgeon Learning Centre is located in Gibbons and is an alternative high school that provides students in Grades 8-12 the opportunity to earn credits using a flexible, individualized approach. Teachers help support students through Google Meets, emails, phone calls and in person one-on-one.
FTE: 1.0 FTE; 6.5 hrs/day; Full-Time Temporary
Initial Assignment: Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant will assist in academics, regulation, and organization.
Duties:
Daily support working one-on-one with individuals and small groups
Assist with field trip organization
Monitor and report students progress with classroom teachers
Provide support to the Administrative Assistant and perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
Qualifications & Experience:
Educational Assistant or Early Childhood certificate or diploma.
Experience working with students with varying abilities, academic levels and behaviors
Basic or Intermediate First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or equivalent
Equivalencies that consist of a combination of education, knowledge, skills and abilities to formal education requirements may be considered
H ourly Rate: $18.82 - $23.57 per hour, as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
ABOUT STURGEON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Sturgeon Public Schools prides itself on doing things a little differently. Our schools are special places, where an open and collaborative relationship with parents and the rural community enhances the quality of our education and sees our students thrive. We support the entire individual, providing diverse specialty programming that inspires and develops each student, while maintaining caring schools that make our youth feel safe, secure, and accepted.
With a strong focus on literacy and a willingness to embrace technology to support learning - our unique approach to education equips students with the right skills, knowledge and characteristics to succeed in the 21st century.
Should a qualified candidate not be identified, candidates with lesser qualifications could be considered at a lower classification and maybe filled on a temporary basis.
All new employees to Sturgeon Public School Division are required to submit a recent (within 6 months), clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector included (from your local RCMP station) prior to commencement of employment.
Applications for this position will be accepted online ONLY at www.sturgeon.ab.ca/careers
All completed applications received by the deadline will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
