Educational Assistant

Autism Services; Regina; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health benefits

Employer matched pension plan

Job summary

Autism Services in Regina, SK is seeking Educational Assistants to provide a range of support services that help students achieve academic, social, physical and personal potential. You will assist students with intensive needs in five key areas—including personal care, life skills, academics, communication and behaviour—under teacher direction to promote engagement and success in school.

Successful candidates will have Grade 12 or equivalent, and may pursue the Educational Assistant Certificate

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Interest in obtaining or the completion of: Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma.
• First Aid, CPR and AED training.
• Specialized training in supporting students with differing abilities.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
• Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with intensive needs in personal care, life skills, academics, communication and behaviour as directed by teachers.
• Support engagement, participation and success in school.
• Interact positively with students, staff and parents in a team environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of staff and students.
• Be physically able to lift up to 30 lbs as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Documentation

Confidentiality

Physical ability (lift 30 lbs)

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma

First Aid CPR AED training

Specialized training for differing abilities

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training

Job description

Employer Address:
3080 ALBERT STREET NORTH
REGINA,SK
CANADA
S4P 3E1

Educational Assistants provide a range of support services that help students to achieve their academic, social, physical and personal potential. Educational Assistants assist students with intensive needs in five key areas, providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic support, communication, and behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers, to promote engagement, participation and success in school.

What will make you successful:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Interest in obtaining or the completion of:
  • Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma.
  • First Aid, CPR and AED training.
  • Specialized training in supporting students with differing abilities.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
  • Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a team and engage with a wide range of children with behavioural, cognitive and physical challenges.
• Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to be responsive to students' needs.
• Proven written communication skills through documentation and record keeping, as well as clear and professional verbal interactions.
• Ability to be flexible with assignment duties based on student and school needs.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and meet the physical demands of the position.

What you can expect:

• Hourly rate range: $22.91-$26.79.
• 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
• Employer matched pension plan.

Hours of work are 15 hours and 25 minutes per week, exact scheduling to be determined. Educational Assistants are not scheduled to work during school vacation periods including the summer break.

Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the CUPE Local 5252 Agreement.