All applications for Teaching, Guidance and Resource postions are to be submitted to: prspirit@mts.net. 

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1.0 FTE Teacher   -  School Counsellor & CTS (Career Technology Services) - BALDUR SCHOOL and  GLENBORO SCHOOL

School Counsellors provide direct / indirect educational counselling services to students in the areas of personal, academic, social and career development.  They may work with individuals, small groups, classrooms or parents.  They work with classroom teachers to develop and implement preventative programs or to refer students to clinicians / community-based services.

The primary goal of School Counselling services is to enhance and promote student learning.  These services are designed to provide supports and resources to students at all grade levels, to their families and to educators.  They are intended to facilitate the educational, personal, social, emotional, and career development of students in schools and in the community. 

School Counsellors are members of the Student Services team.

The school counsellor’s role includes:

• Counselling
• Guidance Education
• Assisting in the development of effective behavioural change.
• School-based consultation, planning and coordination within and beyond the school setting in the best interest of students.

In addition to implementing the school counselling program, the School Counsellor will also manage the CTS program in both high schools.  Career and Technology Studies is a structural framework for assembling learning opportunities from both school and community resulting in highly individualized flexible programming.  Optional courses from Technology Education (Building Systems, Home Economics, and Business / Computer Studies, Electronics) are combined with community-based “Career Internship” and Career Development at the high school level.

For more information please contact the Baldur principal, Randy Hanson at 535-2314 or Glenboro principal, Kevin Newton at 827-2593.

Please forward letter of application with an attached resume and three references by Noon, May 29th, 2013 to: prspirit@mts.net.

Don Hurton, Superintendent
Prairie Spirit School Division
Box 130
Swan Lake, MB. R0G 2S0

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CRYSTAL CITY EARLY YEARS SCHOOL – 1.0  FTE Term Teacher  from September 2nd, 2013 to March 28th, 2014.

Subjects: Grade 4 and K-4 Physical Education as assigned.

For more information contact the principal Elaine Chemerika at 204-873-2476.

Please forward letter of application with an attached resume and three references by Noon June 6th, 2013 to: prspirit@mts.net. 

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GLENBORO SCHOOL – for the 2013-2014 school year(with possible extension into following years.)

                  
0.50       FTE Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten class occurs every second day during the “odd” days on the school cycle.  Successful candidate must have experience with, or at least a familiarity with, the “Letterland Learning Program”. 

Information can be obtained from the principal Kevin Newton at 204-827-2593 or via email: knewton@prspirit.ca

Please forward letter of application with an attached resume and three references by 12:00 p.m. May 29th, 2013 to:    
1) prspirit@mts.net   
2) knewton@prspirit.ca

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GLENBORO SCHOOL – for the 2013-2014 school year

                  
1.00       FTE Term Teacher

Subjects: Biology 30S, Biology 40S, History 30S,
Applied Habitat Management (Outdoor Ed.) 30,
Social Studies 10,
A few Physical Education classes to be arranged. 
An interest and desire to coach would be considered an asset.

For more information contact the principal Kevin Newton at 204-827-2593 or via email: knewton@prspirit.ca

Please forward letter of application with an attached resume and three references by 3:00 p.m. May 24th, 2013 to: prspirit@mts.net. 

Details also available on www.applytoeducation.com

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ST-CLAUDE SCHOOL COMPLEX – for the 2013-2014 school year

• 1.00   Term Teacher
  Subjects:  Middle Years position
  Mornings - Gr. 5/6 ELA, Math, Science
  Afternoons – Math 7, Science 8, Geographic Issues of the 21st Century 20F

• 1.00   Term Teacher
  Subjects:  High School Math/Science position
  Math 8, Math 10F, Essential Math 30S, Essential Math 40S, Science 10F,
  Biology 30S, Physics 30S, Physics 40S.

For more information contact the principal Jean Godard at 204-379-2441.

Please forward letter of application with an attached resume and three references by Noon May 24th, 2013 to: prspirit@mts.net. 

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BOYNE VALLEY COLONY SCHOOL - 1.00 Principal/Teacher 10% Administration / 90% Teacher Grades K-12 – (24 students)

VALLEYVIEW COLONY SCHOOL - 1.00 Principal/Teacher 10% Administration / 90% Teacher Grades K to 12 – (20 students)

The Prairie Spirit School Division invites applications for the 2013-2014 school year to commence September 3rd, 2013.

Applicants must:

• Have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
• Have a demonstrated commitment to professional development and personal growth planning
• Have a demonstrated commitment to the development and support of a learning community that includes shared decision-making, and school based planning
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Have demonstrated success in initiating and supporting change in an organization
• Have demonstrated success working as a member of a collaborative team
• Be knowledgeable in terms of current and emerging curriculum and assessment issues
• Have an understanding of educational finance and the budget process
• Have a principle-centered approach to decision making
• Have at least five years teaching experience
• Have strong knowledge in e-learning
• Have strong understanding of current provincial assessment initiatives

Qualifications:

• Extensive and varied teaching and administrative experience
• Valid Manitoba Teacher’s Certificate or equivalent

Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive resume including a statement of educational philosophy and the names of three references, all of whom must have firsthand knowledge of the applicant’s performance in the applicant’s current or recent assignment. 

Please forward applications by Noon, May 22nd, 2013 to prspirit@mts.net :

Don Hurton, Superintendent
Prairie Spirit School Division
Box 130
SWAN LAKE, Manitoba R0G 2S0
Ph: (204) 836-2147
Fax:  (204) 836-2356
Email:  prspirit@mts.net

Please be advised that the successful candidate will be required to have a Criminal Record check and Child Abuse Registry check.  We wish to thank all interested applicants, however, only those short-listed for interviews will be acknowledged and contacted.

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Full time Teacher - 75% School Counsellor, 25% CTS (Career Technology Services) at Nellie McClung Collegiate/Manitou Elementary School

School Counsellors provide direct / indirect educational counselling services to students in the areas of personal, academic, social and career development.  They may work with individuals, small groups, classrooms or parents.  They work with classroom teachers to develop and implement preventative programs or to refer students to clinicians / community-based services.

The primary goal of School Counselling services is to enhance and promote student learning.  These services are designed to provide supports and resources to students at all grade levels, to their families and to educators.  They are intended to facilitate the educational, personal, social, emotional, and career development of students in schools and in the community. 

School Counsellors are members of the Student Services team.

The school counsellor’s role includes:

• Counselling
• Guidance Education

Assisting in the development of effective behavioural change.
School-based consultation, planning and coordination within and beyond the school setting in the best interest of students.

In addition to implementing the school counselling program, the School Counsellor will also manage the CTS program.  Career and Technology Studies is a structural framework for assembling learning opportunities from both school and community resulting in highly individualized flexible programming.  Optional courses from Technology Education (Building Systems, Home Economics, and Business / Computer Studies, Electronics) are combined with community-based “Career Internship” and Career Development at the high school level.

For more information please contact the NMCI principal, Pat Nakonechny at 242-2640 or MES principal, Deb Morrow at 242-2844.

Please forward letter of application with an attached resume and three references by Noon, May 10th, 2013 to: prspirit@mts.net.

Don Hurton, Superintendent
Prairie Spirit School Division
Box 130
Swan Lake, MB. R0G 2S0

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DIVISION - .50 – Term Teacher Position for the 2013-2014 school year

Early Years Guidance – Social Skills Program Teacher and School Counsellor

This position is a combination of a .25 FTE Early Years Guidance – Social Skills Program Teacher and a .25 FTE School Counsellor.

Early Years Guidance:  The primary goal of Early Years Guidance – Social Skills Program is a Prevention Education strategy to assist students in developing and enhancing their social skills as they apply them during everyday interaction with others and as a self-management strategy.

The successful candidate will work with Principals and teaching staff of a minimum 8 schools receiving Early Years Guidance – Social Skills Programming, to schedule a monthly-classroom-based social skills program.

School Counsellor:  The school counseling position will be servicing Crystal City Early Years, Holland School and Ste. Marie School in Prairie Spirit School Division.

Qualifications:

• Certified teacher
• Experience in early years education
• Strong interpersonal communications skills
• Knowledge of social skills resource appropriate to early and middle years students
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills
• Must be willing to travel to schools within the division for program delivery
• Experience working in school counseling
• Able to coordinate school counseling services for elementary students as part of a collaborative team.

For more information please contact the Program Support Services Administrator, Marie Rohleder at 836-2147.

Please forward letter of application with an attached resume and three references by Noon May 15th, 2013 to: prspirit@mts.net. 

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All applications for Teaching, Guidance and Resource postions are to be submitted to: prspirit@mts.net. 

Mr. Don Hurton
Superintendent of Schools
Prairie Spirit School Division
Box 130
SWAN LAKE, Manitoba R0G 2S0
Ph:   204-836-2147  Fax:  204-836-2356

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The Prairie Spirit School Division invites applications for a 1.0 FTE Permanent Psychologist with specialization in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behaviour.  For school-age students (ages 5-21), to begin September 2013. 

For more information, please contact Leslie Norrie at 204-836-2147.

Please forward /email letter of application with an attached resume and three references by Noon, May 10, 2013 to: prspirit@mts.net. 

                             Mr. Don Hurton
                             Superintendent of Schools
                             Prairie Spirit School Division
                             Box 130
                             SWAN LAKE, Manitoba R0G 2S0
                             Ph:   204-836-2147  Fax:  204-836-2356

Please be advised that a Criminal and Child Abuse Registry check will be required for the successful candidate.  We wish to thank all interested applicants, however, only those short listed for interviews will be acknowledged and contacted.

 

 

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Unless otherwise indicated, all applications are to be submitted to prspirit@mts.net.

Persons with applications on file are asked to call 836-2147 to activate your file. 

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Prairie Spirit School Division invites applications for:

1. A part time Educational Assistant position at the Glenboro School for 3.25 hours per day (afternoons).

Please contact the school principal, Kevin Newton at 204-827-2593 for more information.

Ongoing training specific to the positions will also be a requirement once hired.

A minimum requirement of employment is high school graduation. 

Please submit resumes with 3 references prior to noon, April 26, 2013 to prspirit@mts.net:  Leslie Norrie, Student Services Administrator, Prairie Spirit School Division, Box 130, Swan Lake, MB., R0G 2S0, Phone 204-836-2147, Fax 204-836-2356. 

Persons with applications on file are asked to call to activate your file.  Please be advised that the successful applicant will be required to have Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks.  We wish to thank all interested applicants, however, only those shortlisted for interviews will be acknowledged and contacted.

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Unless otherwise indicated, all applications are to be submitted to prspirit@mts.net.

Persons with applications on file are asked to call 836-2147 to activate your file. 

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Librarian position at Crystal City Early Years School  for 3.9 hours per day plus noon hour duty as assigned. Position to begin September 2013.

The successful applicant will be a Grade 12 graduate. Computer skills are required.  Salary as per the current salary schedule.

Please forward resumes to the undersigned for the position by noon June 6th:

Jody Parsonage
Secretary Treasurer
Prairie Spirit School Division
Box 130
SWAN LAKE, Manitoba R0G 2S0
prspirit@mts.net

Fax:  204-836-2147   Ph: 204-836-2356

Please be advised that a Criminal and Child Abuse Registry check will be required for the successful candidate.  We wish to thank all interested applicants, however, only those short listed for interviews will be acknowledged and contacted.

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The Prairie Spirit School Division invites applications for the position of spare custodian for the St. Claude School Complex.  A more detailed job description can be obtained by contacting the School Principal, Jean Godard or Head Custodian, Larry Tarko at (204) 379-2441.

Applications and/or resumes containing all pertinent information will be received by the undersigned until position is filled. 

Curtis Basso
Transportation and Maintenance Director
Prairie Spirit School Division
Box 130
SWAN LAKE, Manitoba R0G 2S0

 Phone:  204-836-2147
Fax:      204-836-2356

Salary as per current salary schedule.

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Prairie Spirit School Division invites applications for the position of Transportation & Maintenance Assistant.  This is a full time new position, to assist the Transportation & Maintenance Director with various aspects of the operations sector and to provide field & clerical support. Please see job description below.

Please forward letter of application with an attached resume and three references by noon, May 20th, 2013 to prspirit@mts.net:

Curtis Basso
Transportation and Maintenance Director
Prairie Spirit School Division
Box 130
SWAN LAKE, Manitoba R0G 2S0

Phone:  204-836-2147
Fax:      204-836-2356

Salary as per current salary schedule.

Please be advised that a Criminal and Child Abuse Registry check will be required for the successful candidate.  We wish to thank all interested applicants, however, only those short-listed for interviews will be acknowledged and contacted.

 

TRANSPORTATION/MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT - JOB DESCRIPTION

Immediate Supervisor: The Director of Transportation & Maintenance

Position Summary

To assist the Director of Transportation and Maintenance with various aspects of the Operations sector and provide field and clerical support to the success of the department.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

1. Must be self-motivated and able to work in both independent and team environments as required;
2. Must be physically capable of fulfilling the responsibilities and duties, willing to undergo or upgrade training as required and have acceptable tolerances to heat and cold, heights and confined spaces. A base line physical may be requested.
3. Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 drivers licence as a minimum.
4. Demonstrated ability with technology, use of computers and office software, typically Word, Excel, Access, Adobe, Electronic Mail and Internet Explorer as well as capacity to learn new operating systems and software.
5. Must be able to take direction and assignments from the Director of Transportation and Maintenance;
6. Relevant post-secondary education or experience and credentials in one of the main function areas of Transportation, Maintenance and Safety;
7. Must be willing to participate and assist in training programs in the areas of Transportation, Maintenance and Safety as required.
8. Able to relay information accurately orally and written through email, letter and telephone as well as other forms of communication.
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

Transportation

1. Perform the function of Driver Instructor for recruit drivers to obtain Class 2 drivers licences in accordance with the standards of the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation and all regulatory authorities.
2. Perform the function of Driver Instructor for recruit drivers to obtain certification with the Pupil Transportation Unit of The Manitoba Department of Education as School Bus Driver.
3. Assist with driver evaluation and in-service programs as required.
4. Assist with co-ordinating student data, hours of service, fleet maintenance, orders and supplies/shipping, route lists and maps, driver data and filing and reporting as required.
5. Other duties as assigned.

 

Maintenance

1. Assist with in-the-field gathering of photos, measurements and descriptions of facilities and projects as support for the Five Year Capital Plan of the division.
2. Assist in the execution of projects and coordination of site meetings, tailgate meetings and project oversight. Provide status reports of capital project progress.
3. Assist with the monitoring of the Asbestos Survey program of the division with routine inspection, testing, photography and documentation of facilities. Provide input into the Operations and Maintenance plan for Asbestos control in facilities.
4. Assist with the monitoring of the Roof Maintenance, Fire Prevention, Water Disinfection, Custodial and Playground Inspection programs through the provision of reports, photographs and reports of conditions.
5. Assist in Maintenance and Custodial in-service and training programs as required.
6. Provide information to support the maintenance schedules, replacement and loss prevention programs of the division for equipment, boilers, AHU’s and HVAC systems to minimize breakdowns.
7. Provide input into the Safety programs of the division by observing practices and conditions, deficiencies and concerns.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Safety

1. Perform duties as Safety Resource Officer to the division, establishing and maintaining Safe Work Procedures as required by Workplace Safety and Health regulations.
2. Perform Facility Audits and Inspections to identify safety hazards and equipment condition. Assist to develop plans and/or processes to eliminate/reduce hazards.
3. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the Chemical Waste Disposal program of the division for all hazardous wastes.
4. Provide yearly training to all division staff in WHMIS as required. Assist in the provision of other staff training programs as required (CPR, First Aid, A.E.D. etc.)
5. Provide input into the Safety programs of the division by observing practices and conditions, deficiencies and concerns.
6. Other duties as assigned.

 

General and Clerical

1. Ability to organize and prioritize high volumes of work in multiple departments and demands under frequent interruptions and tight timelines.
2. Ability to maintain documentation and filing of the various department operations as required. Entries and summarization of various programs, initiatives, reports and projects, use of Excel, Word, Access, Internet explorer, Adobe, email,  some interpretation of blueprints and specifications.
3. Ability to maintain the confidentiality standards of the division.

Ability to work effectively with many teams and departments internally to the division and externally with tact and consideration.

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Applicants must obtain a valid Class II Drivers License, a School Bus Drivers Certificate and pass a Medical Test. Training will be provided by Prairie Spirit School Division.

Duties to commence when all requirements are met.

Applicants are required to supply a clear criminal record check and submit to a child abuse registry check as well as have a clean driver’s abstract.

Send applications, resumes and appropriate documentation to:

Curtis Basso
Transportation and Maintenance Director
Prairie Spirit School Division
P.O. Box 130
Swan Lake, MB R0G 2S0
Telephone: (204) 836-2147 Fax: (204) 836-2356
Email: prspirit@mts.net

Please see the "Other Staff and Bus Driver Positions" postings for current bus driver positions.

 

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The Prairie Spirit School Division requires the services of substitute teachers and substitute educational assisstants for Public and Hutterian Schools for the 2012-2013 school year. Anyone interested in substituting, please call the Division Office at 204-836-2147 for an application. If you currently have an application on file, please call to confirm your interest.

 

Qualified substitute teachers must sign a substitute teacher contract which has been enacted by Manitoba Regulation 109/2005. This agreement must be signed each and every year that you are interested in substituting for Prairie Spirit School Division.

 

Please be advised that school division policy also requires a one time Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Check be attained and on file.

 

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