Posting#: S2604265(S)
Posting Date: 08 Oct 2026
Posting Close Date: 13 Nov 2026 12:00 PM (CST)
Category: Educational Assistant
Type: TERM CONTRACT
Description: Educational Assistant - LAA/BSSIP
Location: Prairie Hope High School
Start Date: 30 Nov 2026
End Date: 29 Jun 2027
FTE/Hours: 27.50 per week
*Please note: the term of employment is as stated above OR return of incumbent.
Purpose of Position
Under the direction of the School Principal, the Educational Assistant - Indigenous Academic (IAA) / Building Student Success with Indigenous Parents (BSSIP) provides academic and classroom support to Brandon School Division's Indigenous students for the purpose of regular school attendance and academic success.
Duties and Responsibilities
Are established by the School Principal within the parameters of the job profile.
NOTE: Positions under the EA classification are subject to change based on student needs.
Required Qualifications
- Grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Educational Assistant Certificate or at least two (2) years applicable experience as an Educational Assistant or BSSIP/IAA worker, preferably within a school environment.
- Demonstrated Indigenous cultural awareness and knowledge (e.g. experience with Indigenous families/culture/communities).
- Demonstrated understanding of Restitution and the challenges Indigenous families encounter.
- Demonstrated ability to follow standardized work methods and processes while working with students to support learning.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
- Demonstrated mathematical and writing skills to provide student and administrative support.
- Demonstrated ability to function at the level of knowledge required of the students, e.g., in English, Mathematics, etc.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to work directly with Indigenous students in a classroom environment, including the ability to motivate, explain, and manage potentially difficult/emotional situations, and to work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other staff.
- Must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Persons with Indigenous Ancestry.
- Ability to speak fluently in any of the following languages, including but not limited to: Cree, Dakota, Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, Michif.
- Experience in programming within an Indigenous organization would be considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of relevant Brandon School Division Policies and Procedures.
- Training and/or certification in First Aid, CPR, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Your cover letter must clearly indicate how you meet the required qualifications.
This is a repost and previous applicants do not need to reapply.
Salary as per COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.