Educational Assistant — Early Years & Special Needs

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant in ECS to support students across cognition, communication, physical and social development. The role involves implementing teacher-directed programming and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve learning goals.

The successful candidate will assist with behaviour management, use adaptive technologies, and provide safe supervision while following health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma required.
• SMG training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support students' growth in cognition, communication, physical and social development; implement teacher-directed programming.
• Collaborate with teachers, CST and a multi-disciplinary team to support learning.
• Complete student or safety documentation as directed by supervisor; implement specialist strategies (OT/PT/SLP) to reach goals.
• Apply behaviour management and educational strategies to facilitate learning and safe activities.
• Use adaptive and learning technologies and devices, including communication aids, in classroom settings.
• Provide supervision and assist with indoor/outdoor activities, ensuring health and safety requirements are followed.

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma

SMG training

Job description

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant in ECS to support students across cognition, communication, physical and social development. The role involves implementing teacher-directed programming and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve learning goals.

The successful candidate will assist with behaviour management, use adaptive technologies, and provide safe supervision while following health and safety protocols.