Employment Opportunity
Inclusive Education Assistant
Central Office
Northland School Division is accepting applications for the position of Inclusive Education Assistant. The starting date for this position isAugust 25th, 2025. If you're looking for an adventurous and fulfilling career in education, you've come to the right school division! Northland School Division is situated in postcard Canada! Our school facilities are found next to mountains, lakes, rivers, forests and wetlands. Our location provides our staff and student bodies daily opportunities to integrate learning with nature for optimal educational outcomes. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca/careers.
The Inclusive Education Assistant assists principals, teachers, educational assistants and other staff in planning, developing and implementing inclusive programming for students.
Major responsibilities include:
- Keeps abreast of developments in inclusive programming. Assists teachers and other school staff in program development for inclusive education.
- Works with school based inclusive education coordinator to grow their capacity and assist with implementing programming.
- In consultation with the Director of Inclusive Education, interprets testing results based upon the Alberta Education guidelines.
- In consultation with the Director of Inclusive Education, coordinates the involvement of specialist services from outside agencies as needed.
- Evaluate and recommend materials, teaching aids, equipment, and programs to improve instruction.
- Provides teachers with counsel and assistance regarding the instructional programs and educational environment for inclusive education.
- Plans educational in-services for staff as required.
- At the discretion of the Director of Inclusive Education, assists with student referrals, observations, screenings and the identification procedure.
- Act as a liaison between Inclusive education coordinator, administrators and parents.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- This position may involve extensive travel within Northland School Division to provide support to schools, staff and students.
- Must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Leadership Quality Standard certificate.
- Must hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd.) degree.
May 13, 2025
Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.
