Educational Assistant D

Sisler High School; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg School Division is seeking an Educational Assistant D to provide instructional and general assistance to students in Inclusion Support Services programs and integrated settings. The role focuses on supporting students who are severely physically, behaviourally, mentally, or emotionally challenged, and includes assisting teachers and supervising students.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs/IBPs, assisting with therapy and mobility activities, adapting materials, and coordinating

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional and general assistance to individual or small groups of students.
• Assists with speech/language therapy as required and with IEP/IBP implementation.
• Supervises students during activities and supports transitions between activities.
• Administers first aid and assists with health-related procedures as needed.
• Assists in preparation of materials and supports field trips and events.

Skills

Student support

Behaviour management

Communication with teachers

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

Educational Assistant Diploma/Certificate asset

NCI certificate asset

Job description

Job Details

Under the supervision and direction of the Principal and/or designate, the Educational Assistant D is responsible for providing both instructional and general assistance to individual or small groups of students in designated Inclusion Support Services programs and integrated settings, for students who are severely physically, behaviourally, mentally and/or emotionally challenged; 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 require individual adapted and/or modified instructional programs to meet educational and behavioural outcomes; assists with the general reinforcement of skills identified by the teacher/inclusive education resource teacher. Assists students in completing assignments and tasks and developing their study/vocational skills and organizational skills; assists student in remaining focused on tasks; and follows up on assignments as required. Implements daily programming for students including clinical programs; under the direction of the teacher, modifies and/or adapts classroom materials as required for instructional purposes. Assists with the organization and arrangement of special devices and instructional materials.

Provides general assistance to individual or small groups of students as required. Assists with speech/language therapy as required. Assists with the implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s) and Behaviour Intervention Plans (IBP’s) and reinforcement of targeted goals. As directed by physiotherapist, performs simple physiotherapy exercises for students, other various exercises as required. Provides assistance with physical movement activities including weight training, walking, bike riding and swimming; provides assistance to students during Physical Education classes. Provides assistance with the development of gross motor skills by engaging in activities such as stair climbing, opening doors, and ball throwing. Adapts environment to accommodate wheelchairs, as required; may assist students with chair-to-chair and chair-to-floor equipment transfers; and escorts students during out‑school events. Provides life skills instructions to students including personal grooming, bus training, community experience and work experience. Assists with personal care and hygiene of students including toileting, dressing, undressing, feeding, and laundry; lifts and moves students, as required. Assists in preparation of lunches and snacks; may feed or assist in feeding students as required. Ensures students are dressed appropriately before participating in outdoor recesses.

Provides assistance to teachers 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. 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. Supervises designated student(s) as required; and encourages interaction amongst students.

Supervises students during the loading and unloading and riding of buses; ensures students in wheelchairs board and disembark transit vehicle safely. 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 and reinforces behaviour management procedures and strategies identified by teachers.

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.