Job Description

Posting #

S2504220(S)

Posting Date

13 Nov 2025

Posting Close Date

20 Nov 2025 12:00 PM (CST)

Category

Educational Assistant

Type

TERM CONTRACT

Description

Ea - American Sign Language

Location

Earl Oxford School

Start Date

08 Dec 2025

End Date

29 Jun 2026

FTE/Hours

27.50 per week




& Requirements

Purpose of Position

The Educational Assistant - American Sign Language (with certification) provides classroom support in the areas of one-on-one or multi-student support (special needs students requiring life skills assistance, e.g., hard of hearing or deaf) and teacher support, e.g., administration, as outlined in the job profile.

Duties and Responsibilities

Are established by the School Principal within the parameters of the job profile.

Required Qualifications

Grade 12 education or equivalent. Educational Assistant Certificate or 1 to 2 years related experience. Must hold American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate; completion of ASL courses 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, and 203; or demonstrate strong ASL skills and willingness to obtain these ASL courses. Demonstrated ability to follow standardized work methods and processes while working with children to support learning. Demonstrated ability to function in the language of classroom instruction. Demonstrated ability to function at the level of knowledge required of the students, e.g., in English, mathematics, etc. Effective basic reading, writing and mathematical skills. Demonstrated ability to work with hard of hearing and/or deaf children to support learning. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide personal and medical care to assigned students with intensive needs. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

ASL Certified Interpreter Class 5 Driver's license. First Aid, CPR. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. WHMIS training.

Your cover letter must clearly indicate how you meet the required qualifications.

Permanent CUPE employees presently on staff will be given early consideration, in accordance with COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.

Salary as per

COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

.

Position

Position

Location

Start Date

End Date

FTE / Hours

Rate

Ea - Asl W Cert Earl Oxford School 08 Dec 2025 29 Jun 2026 27.50 0.00

Inquires should be directed to the Office of Human Resources:

human.resources@bsd.ca

Applications may also be received by fax 204-727-7189 or email: human.resources@bsd.ca. Applications must quote the competition number and be received no later than 12:00 noon on the deadline date. Faxed or emailed applications must include a Brandon School Division application form completed in full, a cover letter which clearly indicates how you meet the required qualifications, a comprehensive resume, including the names and contact information of three work-related reference, and copies of relevant certificates. Employment will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check completed within the four months preceding the date of application with results satisfactory to the Brandon School Division.

Brandon School Division will give consideration to gender equity, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. The Brandon School Division thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Upon request, Brandon School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process.