Educational Assistant - Casual

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking casual Educational Assistants to support students with diverse needs. This role involves working collaboratively with teachers and specialists to foster student growth in various areas, including cognitive and social development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with children who have exceptionalities and be able to implement effective behaviour management strategies. With a flexible schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives, this position is perfect for those passionate about education and support. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and student success.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma is preferred.
• Experience working with children who have exceptionalities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students' growth in cognition, communication, and social development.
• Implement behaviour management and educational strategies.

Skills

Experience with children with exceptionalities

Behaviour management strategies

Communication skills

Support for students with Autism

Physical ability to assist students

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join to apply for the Educational Assistant - Casual role at Fort McMurray Catholic School Division

Position: Casual Educational Assistant

Location: Various

Hours/Week: Varies based on demand

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is looking for casual educational assistants to join our team.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma
• May be required to obtain NVCI Level A&B
• Previous experience working with children who have exceptionalities

Requirements

• Support students' growth in the areas of cognition, communication, physical and social development
• Support and/or implement teacher-directed programming
• Work collaboratively under the guidance of teacher, CST, and members of a multi-disciplinary team
• Implement specialist (OT, PT, SLP, etc.) strategies to achieve required goals
• Implement behaviour management and educational strategies that facilitate student learning
• Communicate effectively with students using age-appropriate positive reinforcements and/or school-specific behaviour strategies
• Observe student behaviour with a focus on achieving positive behavioural/educational outcomes and mitigate/prevent negative ones
• Provide a high level of structure to facilitate the completion of required learning outcomes
• Work and play at students' physical level of their activities
• Provide support in the use of adaptive and learning technologies using a variety of devices and associated programs
• Successfully implement the Positive Behaviour Plan (PBP), if required
• Medical procedures such as catheter, tube feeding, feeding and swallowing support, toileting, or diabetic monitoring may be required
• Able to understand, implement and support a modified curriculum
• Able to work with and support students with Autism or complex medical needs
• Able to work with students with emotional, behavioural or other disabilities
• Physically handle and transfer students when unsafe
• Physical ability to lift and move students
• Provide school-directed indoor and outdoor student supervision

Employee is expected to work with behaviours related/associated with conduct, obsessive/compulsive, trauma and stress-related, severe chronic depressive, feeding and/or eating disorders, etc. Other behaviours related to ADHD, emotional/behavioural, learning and speech & language-related disabilities, etc. may be encountered.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Reference Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check. FMCSD will contact past and present employers for references. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, Internet and MS Office.

Job Types: Casual

Pay: $22.72-$23.53 per hour

Expected hours: 12.5 - 31.25 per week

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Education

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Educational Assistant Certification/Diploma (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education