Educational Assistant

Fort Vermilion, AB; La Crete; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

La Crete Public School is hiring an Educational Assistant to join a dedicated school team supporting students in numeracy, literacy, connectivity and careers. The EA works with students in classrooms, individually, and in small groups as directed by School Administration, including support for students with complex needs.

Preferred qualifications include Grade 12 Diploma and an Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Supports students in classrooms, individually, and in small groups as directed by administration.
• Experience supporting students with complex needs.
• Knowledge of inclusive education practices and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support students in numeracy, literacy, connectivity and careers as directed by School Administration.
• Work with students with diverse learning needs in regular or specialized settings.

Skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Educational Assistant Certificate

Job description

La Crete Public School is hiring an Educational Assistant!

The Educational Assistant is part of a school team effectively supporting students in the Divisional priorities of Numeracy, Literacy, Connectivity and Careers. Educational Assistants work with students in classrooms, individually, and in small groups as directed by School Administration. Requires support with complex needs students.

Schools within the Fort Vermilion School Division follow an inclusive education model. Students with diverse learning needs are included within the regular classroom setting wherever possible. Targeted and specialized supports and services are provided as required by individual students either within the regular classroom or in a specialized setting.

Start Date: Immediately/As soon as possible upon hire

EA Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent
• Knowledge or understanding of the Science of Reading and literacy interventions, mathematics at the K-9 levels, and social emotional supports for children.
• Experience working with students in a school setting
• An ability to work collaboratively with school staff and parents in a confidential manner

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience
• Benefits will be provided after 90 calendar days of employment

Vulnerable Sector Check & Intervention Record Check's will be required before commencement of employment:

• The VSC dated within 6 months, may follow your application, and must be presented as a condition of employment
• The IRC dated within 6 months, may follow your application and must be presented as a condition of employment only if it is applicable to you