Educational Assistants for 2019-2020

At Border Land School Division, we strive to “empower responsible citizens within our communities.” To establish a positive school culture, we offer strong academic programming that is complimented with a range of other school activities. Students are invited to learn, grow and discover what it means to be part of a diverse community that focuses on strong relationships and academic excellence. BLSD is “committed to fostering inspiring educational opportunities, meaningful relationships, and engaging citizens.”

Competition #: 19-002

Particulars:

Both permanent and term Educational Assistant positions are available for the 2019-2020 school year. We are looking for individuals with the ability to work well under direction and as members of a team. A passion for working with students with special needs, which may include learning disabilities, behavioral, emotional and/or medical concerns, is essential for these positions.

 Qualifications and Experience:

  1. High School Diploma
  2. Educational Assistant Certificate is considered an asset (but not essential)
  3. Experience working with children is considered an asset
  4. ASL English Interpreting Training is considered an asset
  5. Knowledge of written and spoken French is essential for French Immersion EA position(s)


Salary and Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is in accordance with the Border Land School Division Support Staff Compensation Agreement and the Agreement between Border Land School Division and Educational Assistants.

 

Applications:

For consideration, please forward the following documents:

  1. Completed Educational Assistant Application Form (available on www.blsd.ca)
  2. A letter of interest indicating school location preference
  3. Written consent to contact references (references may be contacted prior to interview)

 

For further information, please contact:

Shauna Hamm, Student Services Manager – (204) 324-6491

 

Please submit in confidence to:

Kelsie Bell, Human Resources Manager

Border Land School Division

120-9th Street NW

Altona, MB R0G 0B1

Phone: 204-324-6491

Email: [email protected]

 

 For further information on the Division or available positions, please visit our website at www.blsd.ca

Employment is contingent upon the provision of clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Border Land School Division

Border Land School Division acknowledges that the communities and schools located within Border Land School Division sit on Treaty 1 and Treaty 3 land, the original lands of the Anishinaabe peoples and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

Border Land School Division respects the treaties that were made on these treaty areas and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with our Indigenous communities in a spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.