EA1 (#318-RM)

Pembina Trails School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembina Trails School Division is seeking an Educational Assistant 1 (EA1) to support students with diverse needs and abilities within an inclusive learning environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with school administrators and professionals to foster engagement and success.

Responsibilities include assisting with classroom activities, providing targeted support, supervising lunch and recess, and implementing adapted programming under the guidance of teachers.

Qualifications

• Supports students with diverse needs and abilities.
• Delivers academic assistance in various settings.
• Uses augmentative communication tools as needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusive practices under supervision.
• Assist students with behavioral and learning challenges.
• Provide academic assistance in class, small groups, or one-on-one.

Skills

Classroom management

Student support

Documentation

Behavioral support

AAC communication

Tools

AAC (augmentative and alternative communication)

Job description

Pembina Trails School Division is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

Employment Classification: Educational Assistant 1 (EA1)

Hours: 6.5 hours per day

Start Date: As soon as possible

Educational Assistant 1 (EA1)

Position Description

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of school administrators and with the input of other professionals, Educational Assistants promote and support inclusive practices within Pembina Trails School Division. Educational Assistants work collaboratively in assisting students with diverse needs and abilities, fostering engagement in the learning environment.

Specific Duties

• Working within established school structures, including classroom management structures, behavioural rules and student expectations
• Working with students with behavioural and learning challenges
• Providing academic assistance to students in classroom, small group and individual settings
• Delivering specialized or adapted programming to students under the direction of the classroom teacher and resource teacher
• Providing documentation of student-specific program performance
• Providing supports for students with challenging educational needs
• Supervising recess and lunch duty
• Supervising and assisting with the swim program
• Administering student medication as determined by the student’s U.R.I.S. plan
• Supporting students in community based programs
• Supporting students’ emotional, behavioural and physical needs
• Being flexible in terms of adapting to students’ educational programming
• Using augmentative and alternative communication
• Facilitating the transport of students between education sites
• Assisting students with their eating, which may include but is not limited to:
• supervision of students during lunch
• oral feeding, including general assistance with oral motor safety plans

Other duties as assigned.