Educational Assistant - Minahik Waskahigan High School

Northern Lights School Division No.113 is a provincial school system serving a predominantly Indigenous school population throughout an area encompassing the entire northern half of Saskatchewan. The schools are very diverse ranging from 10 to over 500 students per school, and catering to Cree, Dene, Métis, French, and English cultures and languages.

NLSD provides a full range of pre-kindergarten to Grade Twelve programs to more than 4300 students in 21 schools. We have offices located in the beautiful communities of La Ronge and Beauval, both approximately 400 kilometers north of Saskatoon.

The division is progressively piloting programs unique to Canada, staying on the cutting edge of technology, and integrating the varied cultural aspects of the communities into the classrooms.

Location:  Minahik Waskahigan High School

Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Part-time

Term of Employment: Temporary to June 25, 2024

Salary and Benefits:  According to education and experience.

Application Deadline: April 29, 2024

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 preferred but not mandatory
• Experience or specialized training working with Special Needs Students is preferred
• Must be caring, loving, compassionate, and enjoy working with children
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

The suitable candidates will be able to perform the following duties:

• Assist classroom teacher by providing support and programming for students
• Work in and out of the classroom with individuals and groups
  
  

For more information on the school and community, please contact the Superintendent of Education, Jordan Kolbeck, at 306-288-2310, or the Principal, Janet Hansen, at 306-884-4888, or visit our website at nlsd113.ca.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.

We welcome diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.