Full-Time Educational Assistant

Livingstone Range School Division No 68; Fort Macleod; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

F.P. Walshe School in Fort Macleod, Alberta seeks a Full-Time Educational Assistant to start as soon as possible and end on June 29, 2027. Under the Learning Support Teacher, you will provide one-on-one and small group assistance to help meet goals in student learning plans and ISPs.

Applicants should have experience with diverse students, including those with different diagnoses, and collaborate with the Learning Support Team. Certification in EA or Health Care Aide is an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in one-on-one and small group support within classrooms.
• Ability to build patient, flexible relationships with students.
• Experience or training with varied diagnoses from Autism to complex behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to meet goals in learning plans.
• Offer in-class supports for students with ISPs under the Learning Support Teacher.

Skills

One-on-one & small group support

Inclusive classrooms experience

Building relationships with diversebeh

Collaboration with Learning Support

Experience with First Nations cultures

Physical stamina

Education

Educational Assistant certification

Health Care Aide certification

NVCI/SIVA training (asset)

Equivalent qualification

Job description

F.P. Walshe School

F.P. Walshe School in Fort Macleod, Alberta is seeking to employ the very best school based staff in Alberta! We believe in a team approach to learning that creates a safe and caring, student centered environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve to their highest capabilities. If you believe in contributing to a supportive caring learning environment for students we are looking for you to join our team.

Full-Time Educational Assistant

F.P. Walshe School requires Full-Time Educational Assistant with the position to begin as soon as possible and will end on June 29, 2027.

Under the direction of the Learning Support Teacher, the successful candidate will provide one-on-one and small group assistance for student(s) to help meet the goals as identified in the student's learning plan as well as in-class supports for students with Individual Student Plans (ISPs).

Desired Qualifications Include The Following

• Experience working with students in one-on-one, small group and inclusive classroom settings
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with students who require patience and flexibility
• Experience and training in working with students with different diagnoses from Autism to complex behaviours
• Experience in working collaboratively with a Learning Support Team
• Experience or training working with First Nations cultures
• Physically fit and able to keep up with the demands of working with a student with complex needs
• Educational Assistant certification and/or Health Care Aide certification or equivalent would be an asset
• NVCI and/or SIVA training would be an asset.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those who will be interviewed will be contacted.

F.P. Walshe School, located in Fort Macleod, Alberta is a grades 6-12 school with approximately 400 students. For further information on this competition, please contact Greg Freer, Principal at [phone] (information only, no applications).

This competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Further documentation may be requested at a later date.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Mr. Richard Feller — Deputy Superintendent

Livingstone Range School Division P.O. Box 1810

Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0