Education Assistant - Severe Behaviour (30 hours)

Our Lady of Lourdes School; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Calgary is seeking an Education Assistant to work with students with diverse learning needs, including severe behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate will assist teachers, support daily living activities, and promote a positive learning environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, interpersonal skills, and experience working with challenging behaviors. Commitment to diversity and inclusivity is essential.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with behaviorally challenged students.
• Ability to address mental health challenges.
• Completion of training in non-violent crisis intervention may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily living and academic support.
• Support students in achieving curriculum goals.
• Supervise students during transitions and out-of-class times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage behaviour

Education

Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma

Education Assistant Certificate

High school diploma with experience

Job description

Our Lady of Lourdes School

2 Street SW, Calgary

Overall Accountability

The Education Assistant, Severe Behaviour is a vital member of the student’s learning team, working in the classroom to assist students with diverse learning needs. This includes students with academic, social, emotional, communication (mild to severe), medical, and physical needs. The Education Assistant supports teachers and therapeutic specialists in providing specialized programming for students with:

• Severe social, emotional, and/or behavioural disabilities.

The Education Assistant reports to the Principal or designate and takes direction from the teacher as part of a multi-disciplinary team within Calgary Catholic Schools.

Specific Accountabilities

1. Assist in providing programming support and activities of daily living, such as student self-care (dressing, toileting/diapering, etc.).
2. Support students individually and in small groups to achieve curriculum goals.
3. Perform physically demanding tasks to meet the needs of students with complex physical and medical needs, including hand-over-hand instruction, lifting, transferring, personal hygiene, toileting/diapering, feeding, range of motion, walking, stretching, and physical restraint to manage inappropriate behaviour.
4. Disinfect and perform general housekeeping duties.
5. Participate in ongoing professional development related to the learning profiles of students.
6. Provide one-on-one support for students, promoting a safe, calm, and positive learning environment. Assist with documenting observations and maintaining records as per Alberta Education mandates.
7. Attend individual student case consultations within assigned hours.
8. Prepare materials supporting students with diverse learning needs.
9. Supervise students during out-of-class times such as recess, transitions, lunch, and transportation.
10. Assist in supervising field trips.
11. Help manage inappropriate behaviour, including the implementation of NVCI physical restraint techniques (if certified).
12. Support students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services, and Mass attendance.
13. Demonstrate initiative and independence in managing class time.

Qualifications

• Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma, or a related field, or
• Education Assistant Certificate with training in behaviour disabilities, or
• High school diploma with three years’ experience working with behaviourally challenged students.

Experience working with students with diverse learning needs or severe behavioral challenges, such as trauma or stress-related disorders, externalized behaviours, etc., is preferred.

• Completion of training in non-violent crisis intervention may be required depending on the assignment.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid are desirable.
• Ability to address social, emotional, and mental health challenges of active and demanding children.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability to meet all demands of the position (see link).

The Calgary Catholic School District values fair, accessible employment practices and is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

Applicants must submit a police information check (PIC), issued within the past six months, prior to employment. The cost is the candidate's responsibility. Calgary residents can apply electronically via the CPS website.