Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.
LOMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOL- Lomond
Lomond Community School is a grade 1 - 12 school that operates on a four-day work week in the small rural town, Lomond. We are a school of close to 100 students and a small but close staff team. Our motto is All Staff for All Students which is symbolic of our collaboration and commitment to seeing every student succeed.
Regular Educational Assistant - approx. 30 hours/week
Hours of work include - Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 3:42 p.m. & seven (7) Fridays throughout the school year.
Assignment includes - We are seeking someone who is self-motivated, compassionate, patient, and teachable. The bulk of this position is in the grade 1/2 classroom where students are just beginning their educational journey. This educational assistant will work one-on-one with students, in small groups, and as a general classroom assistant. All educational assistants are asked to work collaboratively, demonstrating flexibility and deep care for our students.
We welcome your questions about our school and this position. Please contact the school Principal, Melissa Gartly at .
This assignment will commence August 27, 2026. All applicants must apply online via horizon.ab.ca by clicking on Employment. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
An Educational Assistant in Horizon School Division:-
Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction.
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Maintains confidentiality and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to students.
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As required, provides personal care including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. ensuring that student dignity is maintained. Attends to physical needs including lifting, positioning, and range of motion programs as identified by appropriate personnel.
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Ensures the safety of students in the school and community, which includes maintaining close supervision of students, ensuring student equipment is sanitized and put away, retrieving students who attempt to leave their learning environment, calming and/or restraining students engaged in challenging behaviours; supervising and assisting students who utilize a variety of life skill tools (i.e., scissors, cooking utensils, etc.).
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Maintains collegial relationships with the students' learning team.
Why Join Team Horizon?
- A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.
- Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.
- Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth
- Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)
- Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance
- Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. Please note that applicants must be of legal age (18) to obtain a Criminal Records Check, to include the Vulnerable Sector Check. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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Mandatory Document links to upload to "additional documents":
Reference Release Form
Support Staff Self Declaration Form
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Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at [email protected].
Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
