Educational Assistants work under the direction of teachers, primarily with identified children/students. Successful applicants will be adept at quickly developing trust and rapport with children/students and staff. Educational Assistants work collaboratively within the school community to share information, reflect on effectiveness of strategies, suggest modifications to existing or novel strategies in order to maximize children/students success.
What will you work?
14.50 hours/week
Educational Assistant staff have a working calendar that provides time off during some non-instructional days.
What will you do?
Applicants will possess, or develop, a true working knowledge within early literacy and the speech and language acquisition process and have experience in supporting programs for children/students in their early years of development. Training and/or experience in sign language, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and/or Hanen (Learning Language and Loving It/ABC & Beyond) are assets.
Duties will include ensuring childrens’/students safety at all times, implementing individualized programs and carrying out Positive Behaviour Support Plans as outlined by the child’s Learning Team. Lethbridge School Division makes every effort to ensure staff and student safety; however, not every unsafe behaviour on the part of students can be anticpiated. Behaviours may include, but are not limited to, severe opposition, hitting, kicking, spitting, biting, scratching, and throwing of objects and the use of inappropriate and/or foul language. Supporting Individuals with Valued Attachments (SIVA) training is an asset.
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What do you need to succeed?
Training and/or experience working with students with severe behaviour difficulties is necessary as well as an understanding of ASD, ODD, FASD, ADHD and/or other behavioural disabilities. Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience executing Positive Behavior Support Plans. Training and/or experience with speech and language, OT/PT and individual program goals would be an asset. The successful candidate must be willing to provide personal care, lifting and toileting support for children/students. An awareness of proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring children/students is mandatory. Educational Assistants may also be working with students who have recently migrated from other countries and these students may have significant achievement gaps, language barriers and/or social-emotional concerns. A strong understanding of Trauma Informed practice, resiliency, building connections, self-regulation supports and strategies, and conflict resolution skills is an asset. In addition, willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning is expected.
The successful candidate will be able to create rapport with all children/students and staff and adapt to dynamic learning environments. Being self-directed, flexible and finding creative ways to connect with and regulate children are considered to be an important skills of successful candidates. Additionally, the successful candidate must have exceptional communication skills and show initiative in solving problems and creating opportunities for children/student success.
Location(s) Available:
Park Meadows Elementary School
Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.
Requirements
Education Required:
Assets:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School Division who are offered employment must provide:
Benefits
The wage range for this position is $21.63 – $23.99/hour depending on education and experience.
Enjoy having evenings, weekends & school holidays off!
Make a difference in a child’s life!
Posting will remain open until 10:00 AM, June 10, 2024.
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