Casual Educational Assistant - Palliser North & North Central

Palliser School Division; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Palliser North Central area is seeking casual Educational Assistants to provide support to students, assist teachers and school-based counsellors with adapting tasks. Roles involve personal care and behaviour management under supervision, contributing to a collaborative team.

Experience with ADHD, FASD, ODD or other behavioural disabilities is considered an asset; candidates should be patient, flexible and empathetic and enjoy fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Patient, flexible and empathetic approach to students and colleagues.
• Experience with ADHD, FASD, ODD or related behavioural needs is advantageous.
• Ability to work under supervision within school settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students and assist teachers and school counsellors with adapting academic and non-instructional tasks.
• Assist in areas of personal care and behaviour management as required.
• Collaborate with the educational team to create inclusive learning environments.
• Maintain safety and promote positive conduct in classrooms.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Palliser North, North Central – Casual Educational Assistants Required

The Palliser School Division takes pride in serving many diverse school communities across southern Alberta. We believe diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Palliser is deeply committed to providing learning environments that are safe, caring, inclusive and responsive to the needs of our students.

Palliser is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education.

Applications are invited for Casual Educational Assistants in the Palliser North & North Central area schools. Educational Assistants provide various support to students, assist teachers and school-based counsellors with adapting academic and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers, principals and other child care professionals and are an integral part of the collaborative team.

If you are patient, flexible, empathic and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, you are a perfect fit for our organization. Experience and understanding of ADHD, FASD, ODD and other behavioural disabilities would be considered an asset. Building a strong rapport with students is key to a successful career as an Educational Assistant

Calgary school list with no faith-based requirements:

• Horizon Leadership Academy
• National Sport School

Palliser North Central:

• Arrowwood School
• Milo School

The Christian faith-based schools listed below must provide pastoral reference letter and personal statement of faith:

• Brant Christian School
• Calgary Christian Elementary School
• Calgary Christian Secondary School
• Heritage Christian School
• Master'sAcademy
• Master's College
• Menno Simons Christian School
• Trinity Christian School

In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide:

• Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;
• Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
• Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or nexus card.

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

Ms. Audrey Kluin, Associate Superintendent, HR

Palliser School Division

https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/

https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities