Educational Assistant - IAA/BSSIP
Brandon School Division is currently accepting applications for an Educational Assistant - Indigenous Academic Achievement (IAA) / Building Student Success with Indigenous Parents (BSSIP) at Earl Oxford School.
Please visit the Brandon School Division website www.bsd.ca/careers to view the full job posting and to apply online. Deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon, Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Purpose of Position
Under the direction of the School Principal the Educational Assistant - Indigenous Academic Achievement (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.
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.
Permanent CUPE employees presently on staff will be given early consideration, in accordance with COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.
Salary as per COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.
Employment will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check completed within the four months preceding the date of application with results satisfactory to the Brandon School Division.
Brandon School Division will give consideration to gender equity, visible minorities, indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. The Brandon School Division thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Upon request, Brandon School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process.
ABOUT EMPLOYER
Brandon School Division
1031-6th Street, Brandon
204-729-3100
http://www.bsd.ca
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