Job Description

We are accepting applications for the following:

Position:

Educational Assistant II - School Bus Monitor

Location:

Grande Cache, Alberta

Start Date:

Immediately until June 30, 2026

Hours of work:

3 hours per day, Monday to Friday, inclusive, 10 months per year.

The competition will remain open until:

September 22, 2025 at 12:00pm MST

REPORTS TO:

The Director of Transportation Services

SUMMARY:

This position may require the bus monitor to work a split shift to transport students to and from school.

DUTIES:

The duties of this position are not limited to the listed components but are a requirement of the assigned duties on a regular basis.


Acts as a part of the students learning team providing inclusive supports for the student while riding on the school bus. Liaison with schools and parents to orientate and communicate inclusive supports information relevant to the student needs and progress, while riding the school bus. Assist students with safe loading and unloading from the school bus and assist with seat placement on board the school bus. Load, unload and secure wheelchair passengers or students with other mobility equipment, for safe transportation. Interact with students to keep a calm, quiet, environment and ensure distractions to the driver are minimal. Maintains notes of student behavior, program progress and reports safety or behavior concerns to the parent, teacher and/or Principal. Will be required to provide basic personal care for students who require support while on the school bus. Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job. Attend ongoing learning opportunities and refresher training to enhance skills in relation to the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic computer related skills. Training and/or experience dependent on students. Excellent communication skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team player. Physical ability to perform the required duties. Applicant to receive Non Violent Crisis training (or similar) to provide skills for situation where physical restraint or assistance is required for student safety.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

Current RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Current Alberta Government Child Intervention Record Check Evidence of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Please submit the following:

A cover letter and resume The resume must highlight professional qualifications, relevant training and experience. Please include a list of three references with permission for Grande Yellowhead Public School Division to contact any or all references.


We thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those selected for interviews.

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