EA2 (#298-VW)

Pembina Trails; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembina Trails School Division is recruiting an Educational Assistant 2 (EA2) to support inclusive education. The role involves assisting students with diverse needs in classroom and community settings, under supervision of school administrators and teachers.

Hours are 6.5 per day with an ASAP start. Responsibilities include behavior and academic support, documentation, supervision duties, and transporting students between sites as needed. Position based at École Van Walleghem School in Winnipeg.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting diverse learners in educational settings.
• Ability to follow supervision and school policies.
• Awareness of inclusive education practices.
• Good communication with students, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in classroom, small group, and individual settings.
• Provide supports for students with behavioral and learning challenges.
• Deliver adapted programming under teacher direction.
• Document student progress and program effectiveness.
• Supervise recess, lunch, and swim program activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Behavior support

Academic assistance

Communication

Job description

EA2 (#298-VW)

Job Description

Pembina Trails School Division is committed to removing barriers to ensure employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact : [e-mail]

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.

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Employment Classification: Educational Assistant 2 (EA2)

Hours: 6.5 Hours a day

Start date: As soon as possible

Position Description

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

Primary Location École Van Walleghem School

Salary Range EAPT Collective Agreement (available for viewing online)

PEMBINA TRAILS SCHOOL DIVISION
181 Henlow Bay
Winnipeg MB R3Y 1M7
P: 204.488.1757
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