Educational Assistant - Temporary - Part-time

Foothills School Division; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothills School Division is seeking an Education Assistant to support students under the supervision of the classroom teacher and learning coach. The role provides flexible support to students to promote independence in all areas of student development.

Part-time hours follow the school year calendar, with work scheduled Monday to Friday, approximately 16.25 hours per week. Preference for Educational Assistant Certificate and experience with grade K-6.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with a wide range of physical and developmental differences.
• Preference for Educational Assistant Certificate and K‑6 experience.
• Ability to work with teachers, parents and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible support to students according to changing needs under supervision of teachers.
• Assist teachers and learning coaches to encourage independence in student development.
• Establish effective relationships with teachers, parents and the community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

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 according to 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 each day 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.