Complexity Teach Educational Assistant

Livingstone Range School Division No 68; Fort Macleod; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone Range School Division in Fort Macleod, Alberta seeks a Complexity Team Educational Assistant to join our school-based staff. This full-time role offers one-on-one and small group support to help students meet their learning goals, with in-class assistance as needed across the complexity team.

The successful candidate will work at F.P. Walshe School and may travel to other schools within the division to provide support, starting as soon as possible and ending June 29, 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience and skills in one-on-one and small group student support.
• Ability to build relationships with students requiring patience and flexibility.
• Experience working with students with varied diagnoses from autism to complex behaviours.
• Experience collaborating with a Learning Support Team.
• Experience or training with First Nations cultures.
• Physical fitness to keep up with complex needs.
• NVCI and/or SIVA training would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to meet student goals.
• Support classroom activities and in-class learning for students.
• Collaborate with Complexity Team Teacher, school administration, and division staff.
• Travel to other schools within the division to provide support as needed.

Skills

Student support

Relationship building

Diverse student needs

Team collaboration

Cultural awareness

Physical fitness

De-escalation training

Education

Educational Assistant certification

Health Care Aide certification

NVCI training

SIVA training

Job description

Complexity Team Educational Assistant

Livingstone Range School Division in Fort Macleod, Alberta is seeking to employ the very best school based staff in Alberta! We believe in a team approach to learning that creates a safe and caring, student centered environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve to their highest capabilities. If you believe in contributing to a supportive caring learning environment for students we are looking for you to join our team.

Livingstone Range School Division requires a Full-Time Educational Assistant to work as part of the complexity team. This position will be based out of F.P. Walshe school in Fort Macleod, AB, but may require travelling to other schools throughout the Division to provide support. The position will begin as soon as possible and will end on June 29, 2027.

Under the direction of the Complexity Team Teacher, school Administration and Division Office staff, the successful candidate will provide one-on-one and small group assistance for student(s) to help meet the goals identified in the student's learning plan, as well as in-class support for students.

Desired Qualifications Include The Following

• Experience working with students in one-on-one, small group and inclusive classroom settings


• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with students who require patience and flexibility


• Experience and training in working with students with different diagnoses from Autism to complex behaviours


• Experience in working collaboratively with a Learning Support Team


• Experience or training working with First Nations cultures


• Physically fit and able to keep up with the demands of working with a student with complex needs


• Educational Assistant certification and/or Health Care Aide certification or equivalent would be an asset


• NVCI and/or SIVA training would be an asset

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those who will be interviewed will be contacted.

F.P. Walshe School, located in Fort Macleod, Alberta is a grades 6-12 school with approximately 400 students. Livingstone Range School Division is home to approximately 3800 students in 14 schools, 1 virtual school, and 13 Hutterite Colony schools.

For further information on this competition, please contact Lisa Furukawa, Director of Learning, at [phone].

This competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Further documentation may be requested at a later date.

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 applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Mr. Richard Feller — Deputy Superintendent

Livingstone Range School Division P.O. Box 1810

Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0