Educational Assistant C

Winnipeg School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg School Division is seeking an Educational Assistant C to provide instructional and general support to students with educational/development disabilities and those receiving inclusive education support.

The role involves assisting teachers, supervising students, and contributing to field days and special events, with duties related to health care, safety, and communication with parents as needed.

Qualifications

• Complete secondary education or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with students with social, academic, and/or behavioural difficulties.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Educational Assistant Diploma or Certificate is an asset.
• Valid Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certificate is an asset (will provide training and/or re-certification)

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional assistance to individual or small groups of students who are experiencing difficulties with meeting educational outcomes; assists with the general reinforcement of skills identified by the teacher/resource teacher.
• Assists students in completing assignments and developing their study and organizational skills; assists student in remaining focused on tasks; and follows up on assignments as required.
• Provides general assistance to individual or small groups of students as required. Assists with speech/language therapy as required. May assist with the implementation of the Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and Behaviour Intervention Plans (BIP) and reinforcement of targeted goals.
• Supervises students during the temporary absence of a teacher, during lunches, noon hour activities, and recesses; monitors small groups during academic and instructional sessions; applies behaviour management procedures.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties including, administering First Aid to students and completing accident reports as required; administering necessary medications in accordance with established guidelines; and may provide translation services for students, school and parents as required.

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma or Certificate

Job description

6.0 Hours Per Day

Knowledge of french language will be considered an asset

Under the supervision and direction of the Principal and/or designate, the Educational Assistant C is responsible for providing both instructional and general assistance to individual or small groups of students with educational/development disabilities and/or students receiving inclusive education support and/or behavioural difficulties; providing assistance to teachers as required; supervising students as required; and other various duties.

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Provides instructional assistance to individual or small groups of students who are experiencing difficulties with meeting educational outcomes; assists with the general reinforcement of skills identified by the teacher/resource teacher. Assists students in completing assignments and developing their study and organizational skills; assists student in remaining focused on tasks; and follows up on assignments as required.

Provides general assistance to individual or small groups of students as required. Assists with speech/language therapy as required. May assist with the implementation of the Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and Behaviour Intervention Plans (BIP) and reinforcement of targeted goals. As directed by physiotherapist, may perform simple physiotherapy exercises for students including manipulating limbs and assisting with various exercises as required. May occasionally assist with personal care and hygiene including toileting, dressing, undressing, feeding, and laundry; lifts and moves students, as required. May adapt environment to accommodate wheelchairs, as required; escorting students during out-of-school events. Ensures students are dressed appropriately before participating in outdoor activities.

Provides assistance to teachers as required. Organizes and prepares educational materials for academic/social skills and cultural programs. Provides assistance in marking tests/exams, assignments and projects as required. Observes and records student progress, behaviour, and performance; and reports observations to teachers. Maintains records; organizes and maintains files and materials for students. Under the direction of the teacher, monitors student attendance and contacts Parents/Guardians as required. Attends and participates in team meetings as required. Provides assistance during Field Days, Field Trips and other special events.

Supervises students during the temporary absence of a teacher, during lunches, noon hour activities, and recesses; monitors small groups during academic and instructional sessions. Monitors the safety of students who are transported during loading and unloading and riding of buses as required. Monitors and assists with controlling disruptive behaviour in and out of classrooms and school activities which may require student safety interventions in crisis situations and/or removal from classroom; applies behaviour management procedures.

Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties including, administering First Aid to students and completing accident reports as required; administering necessary medications in accordance with established guidelines; performing approved health care procedures for identified student(s) as required; and may provide translation services for students, school and parents as required.

Performs other related duties within this classification and related classifications not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.

Qualifications

• Complete secondary education or equivalent related work experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with students with social, academic, and/or behavioural difficulties
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates
• Educational Assistant Diploma or Certificate an asset
• Valid Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certificate is an asset (will provide training and/or re-certification)

Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check

Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.

Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.

About Winnipeg School Division

At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.

WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.