Therapy Assistant

**GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS**

**Position**:Therapy Assistant

**Contract Type**:1.00 FTE (approx. 30 hours per week)

Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: approx. 2 x per month 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM & approx. 2 x per month 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

**Duration of Position**: August 26, 2025 - June 26, 2026

**Location**:Multiple locations across**

**Application close date**:As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

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**Treaty Acknowledgement**

We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu Tina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.

**At Grasslands Public Schools**we look for people who are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team that thrives on a foundation of:
**Student Learning**

**School + Community Relationships**

**Inclusive + Healthy Environments**

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our** STUDENT SERVICES**team is hiring

Grasslands Public Schools is seeking dedicated and compassionate applicants, to fill 5 Therapy**Assistant positions. These positions will be a member of our multidisciplinary team of student services professionals, for the 2025/2026 School Year

**Therapy Assistant's** will work closely with, and support, our Speech-Language Pathologist's and Occupational Therapist's, to implement individualized and targeted therapy plans for students. Working both independently and as a team, this position will work out of the Grasslands Learning Center, in Brooks, and will travel to school locations, throughout the division. The Therapy Assistant's role plays a critical part in supporting the student’s social, emotional, physical, and academic development in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Grasslands will reimburse qualifying mileage in accordance with Grasslands' travel reimbursement policy

**GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS**MISSION**

Provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.

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**IT'S GREAT TO WORK** at Grasslands**

Up to 92% of benefit premiums paid and effective your first day under contract (extended health & dental, Extended Disability, Group Life, and more)
- premium percentage paid is based on hours worked
- ** Paid Sick Leave, Family Medical Leave,** and** Personal leave.**:

- In this role you will have weekends and summers off, and often have extended time off during holiday seasons, as scheduled on the school calendar.
- Grasslands Public Schools, has partnerships with the City of Brooks Recreation Services and Anytime Fitness, to offer discounts**at the **JBS Canada Centre**and** Anytime Fitness,**on**memberships and passes, for Grasslands employees and qualifying family members.
- We have implemented early dismissal, for students, on Fridays, to give more flexibility in schedules, for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hours.

**To learn more about us please visit**:

- Grasslands Public Schools website at:
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**Job Duties**:

- Support the speech-language pathologist (SLP) and occupational therapist (OT) in implementing therapy plans.
- Collaboration with both SLP and OT to make multidisciplinary therapy plans (individualized or targeted).
- Assist in preparing therapy materials, equipment, and workspaces.
- Assist in therapeutic activities such as art therapy, music therapy, and physical activities designed to reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing.
- Monitor the student’s emotional state and intervene as necessary to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
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