Education Assistant (FRH) - Permanent

Elk Island Public Schools; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is seeking a permanent full-time Education Assistant at F. R. Haythorne Junior High in Sherwood Park, AB. The EA will support students in all classes and assist with personal care needs, under the direction of the Principal.

The position involves assisting teachers, supervising students, and implementing development and behavioural strategies with students who have diverse needs. 31.25 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset
• Minimum required education - High School Diploma
• 2 years related experience working with children or youth
• First Aid certificate would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset
• Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in creating a welcoming, safe, and caring classroom
• Provides student supervision and assists with personal, physical, and medical care
• Supports programming and implements developmental and behavioural strategies
• Assists with the implementation of trauma-informed practices and regulation strategies
• Helps address social-emotional challenges and cognitive delays

Skills

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Trauma-informed practices

De-escalation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma

Tools

First Aid certification

Job description

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

EIPS is recruiting a permanent full-time Education Assistant at F. R. Haythorne Junior high, tosupport students in all classes, as well as personal care needs.

F.R. Haythorne Junior High serves approximately 590 students in grades 7 to 9, with 24 teaching staff and nine support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.Character education, citizenship and student leadership are integral to the F.R. Haythorne experience. Staff, administration and the parent community maintain very high academic and behavioural expectations for students attending the school, and the school has established a consistent emphasis on maximizing student achievement.

• 31.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6.25 hours per day)
• EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package

Key Duties/Responsibilities

The Education Assistant (EA) assists teachers in creating a welcoming, safe, and caring classroom that supports effective learning and student success. Reporting to the Principal, the EA is assigned to assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and during school activities. This includes providing student supervision and assisting students with personal, physical, and medical care. Under the direction of the teacher, and through interdisciplinary team planning, the position supports programming for students and assists with the implementation of developmental and behavioural strategies. The Certified EA has received specialized training to assist children and youth who have a wide range of abilities and exceptionalities including significant emotional and behavioural challenges, learning difficulties and complex physical health concerns.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset
• Minimum required education - High School Diploma
• 2 years related experience working with children or youth
• First Aid certificate would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset
• Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of the curriculum and the ability to support literacy and numeracy are essential.
• Education Assistant should be flexible, willing to support students’ personal care including lifts and transfers
• Experience with trauma-informed practices, emotional regulation, and de-escalation is also an asset.
• Experienced in addressing social-emotional challenges, behavioural issues, and cognitive delays.
• Able to implement regulation strategies and respond proactively and appropriately to students in a variety of situations.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully take direction and work in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm in a high stress, fast-paced environment.
• Experience using de-escalation, emotional regulation, and co-regulation techniques.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.
• Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity, and imagination.
• Knowledge of classroom routines, assistive technology and other care equipment.
• Experience providing complex personal and physical care.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of applicable
• Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Good knowledge of computers and applicable technology.

For further information, contact Erin Clark, Principal, at 780-467-3800 or email [e-mail].

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.