Job Description

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for an

Educational Assistant/ Student Transportation Provide

r to provide educational support and safe transportation of students with diverse needs.
The Division



Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3800 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. PHSD also provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders, through our online school, Vista Virtual School. For more information on our remarkable Division, please visit our website at


The Position



In the capacity of an Educational Assistant, the successful candidate must be a self directed team player who is capable of providing individual and/or small group assistance to students who require academic and/or regulation support. As the Student Transportation Provider, the individual will collaborate with parents, school staff, and bus drivers to ensure safe transportation of students with diverse learning needs. Hours of work will be 5 days/week at 7.5 hours/day following the school calendar.


Duties are to commence November 3, 2025, pending the outcome of the teacher's strike, and will end June 25, 2026.


Key Responsibilities

Effectively support students in engaging in learning activities Effectively monitor and solve minor behavioural issues Safely drive passenger(s) following a prescribed route from Westlock/Clyde area to Barrhead Perform daily vehicle safety inspections, documenting and reporting Share any difficulties implementing the plan with the Student Services team as per the Pembina Hills procedures Promote a positive environment Effectively monitor and solve minor behaviour issues Use good judgement and safe driving skills Communicate with parents if there is an emergent interruption/delay with transportation (ie) vehicle breakdown or driver illness

Qualifications


Experience working with students with diverse needs would be an asset Ability to set clear boundaries, communicate effectively and efficiently and work independently Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development Must demonstrate ability to work as a member of a school team, taking direction from the classroom teacher, inclusive education lead teacher, and consultants Ability to work in a flexible learning environment Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed Class 4 Drivers License
Early, split and late shifts may be required
SIVA training would be an asset First aid would be an asset


For further information, please contact

Kendra Seatter

Director of Student Services at 780.307.0502.


This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.



There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your resume should include a list of

references

with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.

Original

Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector

(dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.

Original

Intervention Record Check

(dated within one year) - issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.

Verification

of Education and relative experience is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.