Educational Assistant - 30 hours per week

Grande Prairie, AB; Grande Prairie; Presencial; CAD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools invites applications for an Educational Assistant to support students across a diverse learning environment in Grande Prairie, Alberta. You will collaborate with the school planning team to implement established programs and strategies, and assist with activities for various group sizes.

You will provide feedback to supervising teachers based on observations and contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere, including support for students

Formación

• Educational Assistant certificate or diploma preferred.
• Willing to assist students with feeding, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Experience working with children with special needs in an organized setting is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist students and collaborate with the school planning team on programs, strategies and materials identified or developed by teachers and district leads.
• Provide feedback to the supervising teacher based on observations of students.
• Assist with large group activities and work with small groups or individual students.

Conocimientos

Rapport with students

Behavior management

Interpersonal communication

Educación

Educational Assistant certificate/diploma

Descripción del empleo

Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools covers a geographical area that includes the regional communities of Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Spirit River. We are a team of 600 staff who provide quality teaching and learning experiences for approximately 5400 students.

Position Overview

• Assist students and meet with the school planning team in following programs, strategies and materials identified/developed and introduced by the teacher, specialized teams and District leads
• Provide feedback to the supervisory Teacher on his/her observations of students
• Assist with large group activities and work with small groups or individual students

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Able to establish rapport with students who present with physical, emotional and learning disabilities who come from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of behavior management and positive reinforcement and the ability to utilize behavior management techniques according to established guidelines
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Educational Assistant certificate or diploma preferred
• Must be willing to assist students with feeding, toileting and personal hygiene
• Experience working with children with special needs in an organized setting is preferred
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform the position may be considered

Starting compensation will be as per the collective agreement is $22.26/hr with a generous benefit package included.

A recent Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check will be required if you are the successful applicant.

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