We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Metis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.
is seeking applications for a full time School Administrative Assistant position, to work both independently and as a team, to support students, staff and operations of the school
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This position will work approximately 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The start date for this position is as soon as possible and ends on June 26, 2026, with the possibility of extension.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
The Brooks Junior High School (BJHS) is home to the Division's Grade 7-9 Levels Program. BJHS is proud to offer a vast option program including fine arts, construction and foods. BJHS is also proud to run a significant number of extracurricular programs and sports teams to accommodate the large number of students who wish to participate in organized events. At BJHS we value students creating strong connections within the school community while achieving their highest academic potential.
ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.
Our Vision:
A community of Learners dedicated to student success
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.
Up to 92% of benefit premiums are paid by Grasslands and include extended health & dental, extended disability, group life, and more!
premium percentage paid and eligibility is based on hours and position*
Grasslands is a Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) employer!
School Administrative Assistants, that meet the minimum hours per week requirement, participate in LAPP after completing the 12 consecutive month eligibility period.
Applicants who have worked for LAPP employers mayqualify to waive all, or part, of the eligibility period.
Paid Sick Leave, Family Medical Leave,
and
Personal leave.
In this role you will have weekends and summers off, and often have extended time off during holiday seasons, as scheduled on the school calendar.
Grasslands Public Schools, has partnerships with the City of Brooks Recreation Services and Anytime Fitness, to offer discountsat the
JBS Canada Centre
and
Anytime Fitness,
onmemberships and passes, for Grasslands employees and qualifying family members.
Early dismissal on Fridays, for students, gives more flexibility in schedules, for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hours.
Act as a first point contact and administrative support for BJHS students, staff, parents, as well as, community members.
Maintain, enter data, and ensure the accurate recording of class schedules, and grades in the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) platform, compliant with Alberta Education requirements.
Update student attendance information in the SIS platform, as required.
Act as general PowerSchool SIS platform support, for staff and parents at the school location.
Assist parents and staff in using the KEV/School Cash system to maintain and complete daily school accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
Maintain, order and organize office, school, and instructional supplies.
Manage web resources including digital communications, newsletter, events, and the school calendar.
Support staff with substitute bookings, including contacting and booking substitutes, sending dispatches to the automated booking system, and accurately recording absences in the Atrieve system.
On a weekly basis, reconcile substitute bookings with staff absences and provide the weekly report to payroll.
Support the school principal by collecting and reconciling any required timesheets.
Ideal candidates skills & abilities:
Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.
Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity and able to contribute a school environment that supports this.
Understanding and appreciation how this role impacts the school, division and community.
Enjoys working with and around adolescents.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent teamwork skills.
Enjoys, can thrive, and maintain composure in a fast paced, busy and sometimes loud environment.
Ability to prioritize, multitask and work independently or as part of a large staff.
Strong communication skills; written, verbal and reading
Good problem solving, organizational and multitasking skills.
Outstanding ability to communicate with students and adults.
Personal integrity and trustworthiness and able to establish trust and rapport with students and coworkers.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of office administration experience
Considered an asset but not a requirement:
Post-secondary training, diploma or degree in a relevant field
Familiarity with PowerSchool Student Information System, PASI, Docushare, Laserfische as well as, bookkeeping procedures, KEV and SchoolCash Online will be considered an asset.
- A combination of the minimum education requirements, along with relevant experience, may be considered-