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Regular Full Time Educational Assistant

@ Pembina Hills School Division

Westlock, Alberta

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Overview

Pembina Hills School Division is hiring a full-time Educational Assistant for Pibroch Colony School, a Gr. K-9 school near Westlock, Alberta. The work supports students with complex needs in a multi-grade classroom, Monday to Friday, 6.15 hours a day, following the school calendar, ending June 25, 2027. Applicants need experience with children with complex needs and an understanding of early childhood development.

Responsibilities:

  • Support students from Kindergarten to Grade 9 in a multi-grade classroom
  • Deliver student-centred programming for children with complex needs
  • Work as a member of the school team
  • Follow the Alberta curriculum with respect for cultural beliefs

Requirements summary:

  • Experience with children with complex needs
  • Understanding of early childhood development
  • Training with developmental disabilities and severe medical needs
  • Clear understanding of program assistant roles
  • Speech-language and behavioural experience an asset
  • First aid an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-11-12
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2026-11-12
Source record updated
2026-11-12

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week31.25
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector, education, references

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Pembina Hills School Division

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Pembina Hills School Division is a public school division serving the communities of Swan Hills, Barrhead, Westlock, Clyde and surrounding areas.

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Pembina Hills School Division is a public school division serving the communities of Swan Hills, Barrhead, Westlock, Clyde and surrounding areas.

FieldValue
IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersBarrhead, Alberta
Organization typeEducational
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Job description

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of Educational Assistant, Pibroch Colony School.

The Division

Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3600 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

At Pibroch Colony School, every Hutterite child has the potential to be successful at learning in school. With respect for cultural beliefs while also accommodating Alberta Curriculum requirements, we provide a safe and caring environment that prepares students to be life-long learners. Pibroch Colony School is Gr. K-9, located near Westlock, AB (approximately 120 km Northwest of Edmonton)

The Position

The successful candidate must be willing to work in a community school in a collaborative school team environment and be committed to the delivery of student-centered programming with a belief that all children can learn. You must be a self-directed team player who is interested in working with children from Kindergarten to Grade 9 in a multi-grade classroom setting. Hours of work will be Monday-Friday at 6.15 hours/day, following the school calendar. Duties are to commence as soon as possible and will end June 25, 2027.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Experience with children with complex needs
  • An understanding of early childhood development and experience and training in working with children with developmental disabilities and severe medical needs
  • A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a program assistant
  • Able to work as a member of the school team
  • Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed
  • Experience with speech language support and behavioral issues an asset
  • First aid would be an asset

For further information, please contact:

Robert Weiss (Principal) at [email protected]

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

Apply at:

If you require assistance with the application process, please call Simplication @ 1-877-900-5627

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.

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