Educational Assistant

Educational Assistant Term Position

Opportunities Available

Swan Valley Regional Secondary School - multiple 6 hours/day terms

Taylor School - 6 hours/day term

Heyes School - 6 hours/day term

Ecole Swan River South School - 6 hours/day term

The SVSD invites applications for a 6-hour/day Educational Assistant term, effective immediately, to June 30, 2023

CRITERIA FOR APPLYING 

Required:

• Ability to speak English to a level that enables the candidate to communicate effectively with students.
• An ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• A willingness to become part of a cooperative working team, and to respect the confidentiality that is necessary regarding student situations and school programming.
• A Grade 12 diploma and a desire to work with children with special educational needs.
• Promote positive social interaction.
• Experience working with students who require behavior intervention and individual educational plans. 

Preferred:

• Relevant postsecondary training
• Willingness to be flexible regarding hours of employment, at the discretion of the principal, so as to accommodate the needs of students.
• Computer literacy 

The division reserves the right not to consider incomplete applications. Completed Criminal Record Checks including the Vulnerable Sector is a condition of employment. We thank applicants for their interest in working for the Swan Valley School Division. Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.  

Enclose a cover letter, resume and references with contact information to Patti Hack, Student Services Achievement Coordinator, SVSD

Send the application package electronically to phack@svsd.ca

Interview accessibility accommodations available upon request

Positions are Open Until Filled

SVSD invites applications for Educational Assistant Substitutes.

Criteria for applying –
 
 Required:
 • ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions, including technology
 • willingness to become part of a cooperative working team and to respect the confidentiality that is necessary regarding student situations and school programming
 • Grade 12 diploma
 • ability to work well with children at all grade levels with special educational needs
 • promote positive social interaction

Preferred:
 • relevant postsecondary training
 • experience working with children with special educational needs
 • computer literacy
 • willingness to be flexible regarding hours of employment, at the discretion of the principal, so as to accommodate the needs of students.
 • willingness and means to travel to outlying community schools in Benito, Bowsman, and Minitonas.

Application forms are available at the Division Office. Please also submit a resume and references. Starting salary is $17.29 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Please note:  It is the responsibility of each person hired to provide proof of criminal record and child abuse registry checks.

Enclose a cover letter, resume and references with contact information to:

Patti Hack, Student Services Achievement Coordinator, SVSD

Send the application package electronically to phack@svsd.ca

Interview accessibility accommodations available upon request