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JobID: 3591
Position Type:
Educational Assistant/EA K-12 School
Date Posted:
4/27/2022
Location:
Broadview School
Date Available:
08/25/2022
Closing Date:
05/10/2022
Job Purpose: Educational Assistants provide a range of support services that help students to achieve their academic, social, physical and personal potential. Educational Assistants assist students with intensive needs in five key areas, providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic support, communication, and behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers, to promote engagement, participation and success in school.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a team and engage with a wide range of children with behavioural, cognitive and physical challenges.
Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents in a team environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills to be responsive to students’ needs.
Written communication skills through documentation and record keeping, as well as clear and professional verbal interactions.
Ability to be flexible with assignment duties based on student and school needs.
Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma is an asset.
First Aid, CPR and AED training is an asset.
Specialized training in supporting students with differing abilities is an asset.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (will be provided as required).
Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training (will be provided as required).
Working Conditions:
As per CUPE Agreement
Monday to Friday; equivalent of 3 hours and 5 minutes per day, exact scheduling to be determined,10 months per year
Commencing August 25, 2022
Salary Range: $20.96 – $24.51 per hour
Ability to lift 30 pounds (14 kg)
Ability to work in a variety of environments and positions
For the full job description, please click here. For further details on this position, please contact Kayla Vargo, Principal of Broadview School at 306-696-2727 or by email [email protected].
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants should submit their application online at www.pvsd.ca/careers by midnight on Tuesday, May 10 2022.
Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.
Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative work force and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
