Educational Assistant- Term Sr Mainstream - BCHS

We are Accepting Applications!

Position: Educational Assistant

Assignment: High School Mainstream

Location: Brooks Composite High School

Contract Type: Term 1.00 FTE;
Full Time (approximately 30 hours per week)

• Monday
  - Thursday: 8:35 AM to 3:37 PM
• Friday: 8:35 AM to 11:58 AM (Staff will be required to stay longer when training is being held)*

Duration of Position: Immediately
- June 29, 2027

Application close date: Applications will be accepted until a suitable applicant pool has been established.

GRASSLANDS is hiring!

Brooks Composite High School is seeking applications for a Mainstream Educational Assistant (EA) to support high school students in their learning, development, and preparation for success in the grades ahead.

This is a full-time, term position beginning immediately, and ending on June 29, 2027.

Everything we do in Grasslands supports student learning and achievement and this position requires an applicant who works well under pressure and in energetic environments while upholding the values of the division. This role requires patience, kindness, and resiliency, and an understanding of the importance of this role for our students, colleagues, and community.

Brooks Composite High School is located in the city of Brooks, Alberta. The city has a population of approximately 14,000 people is located In South Eastern Alberta along the Trans-Canada Highway between Calgary and Medicine Hat. BCHS is a high school of about 620 students in grades 10-12. We offer a full range of all the academic offerings in addition to a well respected vocational program that includes Mechanics, Construction, Cosmetology, Foods and Digital Media.

We also offer a fine arts program that includes visual arts and performing arts including Music and Drama. In addition, we are pleased to host the district Inclusive Education Program and have a large ELL program that serves the needs of many newcomers to Canada. We are also very proud of the athletic and extracurricular programs at our school. We run a number of teams and clubs that provide students a great number of opportunities to participate in the life of the school.

We look forward to meeting your educational needs. If you have any questions please contact the school at  . Please check out the Parents tab for more school information and the grades tabs.

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.
• Our Values: Collaboration,Integrity,Diversity Equity & Inclusion,Wellness &Resilience,Engagement,Innovation Accountability, and Transparency

• 92% of benefit premiums are paid
  including Extended Health, Dental, Extended Disability, Life, and AD&D coverage.
• Health Spending Account
  (for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)
• Paid Sick Leave ofup to 15 days per year.
• Family Medical Leave
  of up to 3 days per year.
• Paid Personal Leave of up to3 days per year.

• 6D Health & Wellness offer s Grasslands staff 15% off services.

• Grasslands Public Schools website at:
• Grasslands Public Schools  School Year Calendar

• support students with instruction and learning activities, as well as their physical, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• encourage positive and respectful interactions between students and staff;
• work closely and collaboratively with classroom teachers , school administration, and other members of the school team.
• Provide appropriate physical support and personal care, including lifting and transferring students, as required.
• Support students in participating in school activities , which may include swimming, outdoor sports, and other school-based activities.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students can succeed.

• Strong written, verbal, and reading communication skills.
• The ability to support students across subject areas appropriate to their grade level .
• The ability to support students with literacy and numeracy…