Educational Assistant - Temporary - Part-time

Foothills School Division; Diamond Valley; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothills School Division in Alberta is seeking an Education Assistant to support students with diverse needs under supervision of the classroom teacher and learning coach. The role is part-time, approximately 16.25 hours per week, with mornings Monday to Friday.

You will establish strong relationships with teachers, parents and the community, working with students with ADHD, autism, Down syndrome and other differences, including collaboration with SLP, OT and Behavioral Consultants.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Experience with grade K-6.
• Criminal Record Check within last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers/parents/community to support students.
• Provide flexible support to students according to changing needs.
• Encourage independence in all areas of student development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Child development

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma

High School Diploma with related coursework

Job description

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 accordingto their changing needs and to facilitate and encourage independence in all areas of student/child development.

Part-time hours are based on the school year calendar, with work scheduled every morning Monday to Friday, 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.