Education Assistant (SEAS program @ FRH) - Permanent

Elk Island Public Schools; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Permanent, full-time position

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools is seeking a permanent, full-time Education Assistant at F. R. Haythorne Junior High in Sherwood Park, AB, to support the SEAS program.

The Education Assistant assists teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks, supervising students and helping with personal care as needed. The role requires an Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent, a High School Diploma, and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in creating a welcoming, safe, and caring classroom.
• Provide student supervision and assist with personal, physical and medical care.
• Support programming and developmental/behavioral strategies under teacher direction.

Skills

Mental health support

Behavior management

Trauma-informed practice

Crisis de-escalation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Personal care support

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma

2 years related experience

First Aid

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Special needs coursework

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 40+ 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.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a permanent, full-time Education Assistant at F. R. Haythorne Junior high, to support students in the SEAS program.

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.

The Social, Emotional, Academic Success (SEAS) Program is a specialized system program designed to meet the needs of students with severe emotional or behavioural disorders and related learning difficulties that severely interfere with both the learning and safety of the student and others. The SEAS Program provides high levels of structure and intensive supports along with close and constant adult supervision to help students gain the necessary skills to be successful in an educational setting.

• 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

• Experience working with and supporting students with mental health needs, behaviour needs as well as students with cognitive delays.
• Ability to implement regulation techniques to support regulation of students.
• Ability to be proactive and to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students.
• Experience with trauma-informed practices, emotional regulation, and de-escalation is also an asset.
• Ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments
• Willingness to tend to the personal care needs of students if required
• 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.