Educational Assistant - HPE, High Prairie, Alberta

High Prairie School Division; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

High Prairie School Division is inviting applications for an Educational Assistant at High Prairie Elementary School in High Prairie, Alberta. The role focuses on supporting teachers to implement educational and therapy programs addressing diverse student needs.

Successful candidates will assist with data collection, activities, and daily care, while maintaining a positive, student-centered learning environment and participating in school activities as required.

Qualifications

• Cover Letter and Resume required.
• Three professional references.
• Original, acceptable, recent Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing educational and therapy programs addressing physical, mental, behavioural, health and safety needs of students.
• Assist with Individual Program Plans under supervision of the teacher.
• Assist teacher with data for student evaluation and monitor progress.
• Provide support to field trips and large/small groups, adapt activities to student capabilities, encourage independence and self-help skills.
• Attend to personal needs of students with disabilities and assist with mobility and daily cares as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Early Childhood Training and/or Teacher Assistant Certificate

First Aid Training

Job description

The High Prairie School Division

is inviting applicants for:

Educational Assistant

High Prairie Elementary School

High Prairie Elementary School is located in the town of High Prairie in northern Alberta within Big Lakes County. It is located at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 749, approximately 371 kilometres northwest of Edmonton and 118 kilometres west of Slave Lake.

The elementary school offers programming for students from ECS through to grade 6 with a total student population of over 350. The school supports a broad range of opportunities for students including leadership and French language programs as well as art courses and it is operated by staff with a passion for teaching.

• We employ a full time mentor coach who supports all new teachers to the Division with an Orientation program and on-site mentoring.
• The Professional Development opportunities are supported in many forms and all employees have many supports that allow them to grow and improve 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 which must include a Vulnerable 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 learningbehaviours. 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 disabilitiesin 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,behavioursas 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.