Educational Assistant, EWP

High Prairie School Division; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EW Pratt High School in High Prairie, AB is seeking an Educational Assistant to support teachers and students with diverse needs and therapy programs. You will implement instructional plans, help with evaluations, and assist with daily activities and safety throughout the school day.

Candidates should provide a recent Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector, strong communication, and prior experience with special needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse learners is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing educational and therapy programs.
• Support students with physical, behavioral and health needs.
• Assist with field trips, class activities and safety practices.
• Maintain progress notes and assist in data collection for evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Early Childhood Training / Teacher Assistant Certificate

First Aid Training

Job description

The High Prairie School Division

is inviting applicants for:

Educational Assistant

E.W. Pratt High School

EW Pratt High School is located in the Town of High Prairie, which is at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 749, within Big Lakes County. High Prairie is approximately 371 kilometres northwest of Edmonton and 118 kilometres west of Slave Lake.

Students are offered an academic program with access to an extensive list of options as well as a wide variety of activities to become involved in our school. EW Pratt students come from eight different communities in the surrounding region and our staff take pride in building a cohesive community among the students.

High Prairie School Division provides many professional development opportunities both at the school and division level. The goal is to provide employees with many opportunities to support growth and advancement in their professional practice.

Requirements

• Cover Letter and Resume
• Three professional references
• Successful candidates must produce anORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check whichmust include aVulnerable Sector Check.

The following would be assets to your application:

• Early Childhood Training and/or Teacher Assistant Certificate
• First Aid Training
• Previous experience working with students with special needs and behavioral difficulties
• Previous experience working with speech/language programs
• Excellent communication skills

Job Description

Primary Function: Assist teachers in the implementation of educational and therapy programs that address physical, mental, behavioural, health and safety needs of students.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Implement Individual Program Plans under the supervision and direction of the teacher;
• Assist the teacher in providing data for student evaluation;
• Alert teacher to any special circumstances regarding the student;
• Assist with large, small groups or individual students;
• Comply with and assist in teacher's methods of maintaining classroom discipline;
• Assist with field trips;
• Adapt classroom activities to the capabilities of the student. Encourage the student to function as a member of the group by involving other students in activities and encouraging independence and self-help skills;
• Monitor the student in class and on the playground to prevent physical danger and reinforce social and learning behaviours. Participate in travel, training and off-campus activities;
• Accompany the student to and from the bus, taxi, etc. Escort student on bus, taxi, etc.;
• Conduct prescribed therapeutic and exercise programs for physically exceptional students;
• Attend to personal needs of students with disabilities in the program, e.g. feeding, toileting, general physical care to maintain comfort. Secure students in walkers or other equipment, move or position students, etc.;
• Participate in all facets of the program designed to develop the language, independence, mobility and self-help skills of severely handicapped students, under the direction of the teacher or multi-disciplinary teams;
• Assist in maintaining individual student's progress records for review and program planning. Provide observations on progress, behaviours as required and work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team as required;
• Prepare instructional material under the teacher's direction;
• Prepare and set out lesson supplies and equipment;
• Clean and store materials and equipment after use;
• Display student's work and prepare bulletin board displays;
• Mark objective lists and routine exercises;
• Continues to improve expertise and job-related skills; and
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the teacher/Principal.

Upon joining us, you will find a skilled team that is positive and supportive. Our employees enjoy the fun, children-focused environment, and you’ll appreciate being encouraged to reach for your full potential!

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.