Educational Assistant, RMS - Slave Lake, Alberta

High Prairie School Division; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The High Prairie School Division invites applications for an Educational Assistant at Roland Michener Secondary School in Slave Lake, Alberta. This Grade 7-12 school serves about 620 students with a supportive, inclusive learning environment and a broad range of programs.

The successful candidate will assist teachers with educational and therapy plans, support students with diverse needs, participate in field trips, and help maintain progress records.

Qualifications

• Cover letter and resume submitted with application.
• Three professional references provided.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check required, original and recent (less than six months).

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing educational and therapy programs.
• Implement Individual Program Plans under supervision.
• Provide data for student evaluation and alert about special circumstances.
• Assist with groups or individual students and maintain discipline.
• Assist with field trips and adapt activities to student abilities.
• Monitor students to prevent danger; participate in travel and off-campus activities.
• Accompany students to and from bus or taxi.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain progress records and observe progress for review.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary team as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Special needs experience

Speech-language programs

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

Roland Michener Secondary School

Roland Michener Secondary School is located in the town of Slave Lake in northern Alberta, in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River. It is located 257 km north of Edmonton on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 88.

Roland Michener Secondary School is a Grade 7 to 12 school with an enrollment of approximately 620 students and 60 staff. We are committed to ensuring a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment that respects diversity and nurtures a sense of belonging and a positive sense of self. Our school offers full academic and special education programs in an effort to foster hope and to inspire success. We are also proud to offer a wide range of options, that includes Industrial Arts, Foods, Cosmo, Art, Drama, Instrumental Music and more.

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 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.