Casual Education Assistants - Division Schools

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is seeking casual Education Assistants to work on an on-call basis across Division Schools in Alberta. Positions follow CUPE 1825 Support Staff collective agreement.

Candidates must have an Education Assistant Certificate or Diploma, with priority for Brain Story Certification. Experience with students with special programming needs is required, and confidentiality is essential in supporting a cooperative school community.

Qualifications

• Education Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma or Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate and/or Diploma.
• Special consideration for Brain Story Certification (Alberta Family Wellness).
• At least one year of experience with students with special programming needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with varying degrees of need in the learning environment under supervision.
• Collaborate with inclusive education liaison, classroom teacher, and principal.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in team-based learning settings.

Skills

First Aid

SIVA Certificate

Education

Education Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma or Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate and/or Diploma

Job description

CASUAL EDUCATION ASSISTANTS – Division Schools

These positions are open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our New Employees page.

We are looking to hire casual Education Assistants to work on an on-call basis at our Division Schools. These positions are covered by the CUPE 1825 Support Staff collective agreement.

The Education Assistant provides assistance to children with various degrees of need in the learning environment, under the direction and supervision of the inclusive education liaison, the classroom teacher, and the principal. In this position it is necessary to be physically fit in order to actively engage students in all aspects of their educational program. Confidentiality is of utmost importance in achieving the common good for all students. Through collaborative team-based structure, the education assistant will carry out tasks as assigned by both the daily and program supervisors.

Education

• Education Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma or Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent;
• Special consideration will be given to candidates who have completed the Brain Story Certification through Alberta Family Wellness https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/training.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least one (1) year experience working with students with special programming needs.

SKILLS:

• First Aid Training;
• Supporting Individuals Through Valued Attachments Training (SIVA) Certificate.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Understands that it is of paramount importance to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of the school community;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Willing to participate in new learning opportunities;
• Ability to take responsibility for individual student needs;
• Ability to contribute in a collaborative team-based learning structure.

The starting rate for this position is $25.26 per hour.

Application Package Must Include The Following

• A cover letter addressed to: Anthea Boras, Deputy Superintendent of Schools;
• Resume;
• Documentation which would support the education requirements for this position;
• Contact information for 3 references.

Please note: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for submitting résumés, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the application has listed a reference for that employer.