Educational Assistant for Student Growth & Inclusion

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant in ECS to support students across cognition, communication, and physical development. The role requires working under teacher guidance in a collaborative setting with CST and a multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants should have an Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma and may need NVCI Level A&B. The position involves implementing teacher-directed programs, assisting with medical needs, and applying positive

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma required.
• NVCI Level A&B may be required.
• Ability to work with students with varied needs.
• Criminal Reference Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check required.

Responsibilities

• Support students' growth in cognition, communication, physical and social development.
• Implement teacher-directed programming and adapt as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, CST and multidisciplinary team.
• Implement strategies from specialists (OT, PT, SLP) to reach goals.
• Apply behaviour management and educational strategies to support learning.
• Communicate with students using positive reinforcement and school behaviour strategies.
• Monitor student behaviour and support safe learning.
• Provide supervision and assist with indoor/outdoor activities and swimming program.
• Use adaptive and learning technologies to support learning.
• Follow the Positive Behaviour Plan when required.
• Assist with medical procedures (catheter, feeding, diabetic monitoring) if needed.
• Support modified curriculum and ASD/complex needs.
• Physically assist and transfer students when necessary.

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Adaptive learning technologies

Job description

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant in ECS to support students across cognition, communication, and physical development. The role requires working under teacher guidance in a collaborative setting with CST and a multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants should have an Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma and may need NVCI Level A&B. The position involves implementing teacher-directed programs, assisting with medical needs, and applying positive