Educational Assistant (Elevate Program) - Temporary - Part-time

Foothills School Division; Okotoks; In loco; CAD 25.000 - 34.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Simplication is seeking an Education Assistant to support students in Grades 1 to 9 with complex medical needs in the Elevate Medical Support Classroom. The role involves working under the direction of the classroom teacher and Learning Coach, providing flexible support to promote independence and safety.

Preference is given to candidates with an Educational Assistant Certificate, strong interpersonal skills, and experience with diverse needs, including collaboration with educational support

Competenze

• Educational Assistant Certificate required or equivalent.
• Experience with students with medical and developmental needs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Provide flexible support to students according to their changing needs.
• Implement medical plans and recognize warning signs.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain student dignity and privacy.
• Collaborate with teachers, Learning Coach and LPN.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Independence support

Caring demeanor

Flexibility

Collaborative

Formazione

Educational Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma + post-secondary coursework

Descrizione del lavoro

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with minimal supervision under the direction of the classroom teacher and learning coach. They will provide flexible support to students/children according to their changing needs and to facilitate and encourage independence in all areas of student/child development.

This position will support students in Grades 1 to 9 with complex medical needs in the Elevate Medical Support Classroom. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students with significant medical needs (in collaboration with Learning Coach and LPN). They will provide flexible support to children according to their needs. They will implement medical plans, understand warning signs and triggers related to medical needs, and respond appropriately to emergencies or medical situations. Maintain dignity and privacy, as this is a position of trust and responsibility.

Part-time hours are based on the school year calendar, with work scheduled either every morning Monday to Friday, or Tuesday, Wednesday full-days and half day Thursdays, for a total of approximately 16.25 hours per week.

The Education Assistant will establish effective working relationships with teachers, parents and the community. A strong background and expertise working with students with a wide range of physical, cognitive, social and emotional differences including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Trauma
• Down Syndrome
• medically fragile
• mild, moderate and severe intellectual delays
• ADHD
• self-care personal assistance

Experience working with students with complex needs that includes collaboration with educational support teams and therapists, such as SLP, OT, and Behavioral Consultants is an asset. If you would describe yourself as possessing a love for all children, with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to multi-task in a busy school team environment then we welcome your application.Preferred applicants will have a Educational Assistant Certificate and experience working with grade K-6 students.

Pay Grid Level I - High School Diploma
Pay Grid Level II (Certified) - Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma, or a High School Diploma and the equivalent of a minimum of one (1) year of full-time post secondary course study.

Successful candidates cannot begin without a satisfactory Criminal Record Check completed within the last 6 months. Start dates will be dependent on providing FSD with the required documentation.

We appreciate and consider all applications, however, only those applicants selectedfor further consideration will be contacted.