We Are Accepting Applications For The Following

Position: Temporary: Full-Time, Educational Assistant II - Special Education

Location: , Edson, Alberta

Start Date: Immediately, or upon mutually agreeable start date until June 29, 2027

Hours of work: 15 hours per week,(3 hours per day) Monday to Friday afternoons, inclusive, 10 months per year as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

The competition will remain open until: September 21, 2026 at 12:00PM MST

École Westhaven Elementary School in Edson, Alberta, provides an exceptional educational foundation for young learners from Kindergarten through Grade 5. As a vibrant dual-track school within the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, it offers enriched instruction in both English and French Immersion programs to give your child a head start in bilingualism. The school creates a warm, welcoming environment focused on high academic standards, robust student wellness, and a caring school culture.

Summary The Library Assistant provides general clerical tasks and student support in the school library.

Duties

- Related clerical duties (e.g. filing, photocopying)
- Performs duties related to the student use of library resources (scanning)
- Performs duties related to the library operation: shelving and reading, repairing and mending of books and resources, receiving inventory
- Assists students and teachers in the proper use of the library and accessing resources.
- Assists in the organization and operation of book fairs
- Assists and prepares library display materials
- Maintains booking lists for audio-visual equipment
- Administration of the library management system including:
- Classifies and catalogues of all library materials and resources
- Monitors student use of library resources, tracks overdue books
- Culling and discarding
- Oversees the selection and acquisition of library materials and resources as identified and approved
- Maintains inventory records
- Direct contact person with software provider





- Communicates effectively library related information to patrons
- Possible supervision and assignment of duties to Library Assistant I, students, parents and/or volunteers
- Monitors student behavior for adherence to school expectations of behavior while using the library
- May monitor class and/or students in accordance with Board and professional guidelines
- Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and the skills required by the
- Additional comments: knowledge and experience of working in a school library is essential.

Qualifications

- Completion of grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of library systems
- Knowledge of the operations of audio-visual and office equipment
- Technology and computer related skills
- Effective communicator of library-related information
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with limited supervision and as a team player
- Ability to identify and solve problems
- Must be self motivated, self directed with the ability to organize and prioritize work
- Excellent organizational skills
- Physical ability to perform required duties
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

- A current RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- A current Alberta Government Child Intervention Record Check
- Evidence of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Please Submit The Following

- A cover letter and resume
- The resume must highlight professional qualifications, relevant training and experience.
- Please include a list of three references with permission for Grande Yellowhead Public School Division to contact any or all references.

We thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those selected for interviews. To apply to this posting, you are required to log into your account below and click the “apply” button at the bottom of the page.

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📌 Part-Time, Library Assistant II (Edson)
🏢 Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
📍 Edson