EA2 (#279-SP); *2 Positions; Half-Time; PM Shift

Pembina Trails School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Pembina Trails School Division is seeking two Educational Assistants 2 (EA2) for the PM shift, 3.25 hours per day. You will support students with diverse needs, work under school administrators and with other professionals, and help implement inclusive practices.

You will assist with academic support, adaptive programming, and documentation to track student progress, while collaborating with classroom and resource teachers to meet individual goals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with diverse needs.
• Ability to follow teacher and URIS plans.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in classroom, small group, and individual settings.
• Deliver adapted programming under supervision of teachers and resource staff.
• Document student progress and outcomes for program planning.
• Support students with behavioural, emotional, and physical needs.
• Supervise recess and lunch duties, and assist with swim programs as needed.
• Administer medication as determined by URIS plan.
• Transport students between education sites as required.

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 2 (EA2) *2 Positions

Hours: 3.25 Hours a day (PM Shift)

Start date: As soon as possible

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 is assisting students with diverse needs and abilities, fostering engagement in the learning environment.

Duties Included In The Role Of All Educational Assistants

• 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 students-specific program performance
• Providing supports for students with challenging educational needs
• Supervising recess and lunch duty
• Supervising and assisting with the swim program, which includes entering the water
• 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

Duties specific to the role of an EA2 include some or all of the following tasks:

• Diapering and assisting with or providing for personal care needs
• Providing toileting assistance to students
• Lifting and assisting with transitional movements and mobility training
• Administering health care procedures including gastronomy feeding
• Utilizing specialized devices and equipment
• Other duties as assigned