JMD – 26-27-044 – Educational Assistant 1 (EA1)

St. Albert Public Schools; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Albert Public Schools is seeking a Full Time, Probationary Educational Assistant 1 (EA1) to support students at Joseph M. Demko School.

The position offers 30.0 hrs/week at an hourly rate of $25.89 under the CUPE Collective Agreement. The EA1 will implement Positive Behavior Support strategies, assist with behavioral and learning needs, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, and may have supervision duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies.
• Verbal Intervention Training is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.
• Experience using assistive technology to support student learning is an asset.
• Strong skills in managing student behavior effectively and respectfully.
• Experience collaborating as part of a multi-disciplinary team is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with students with complex learning and behavioral needs.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting students in Division 1 and Division 2.
• Supervision duties will also be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision duties as required.
• Support students with complex learning and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support learning.

Skills

PBS strategies

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Student support

Verbal intervention

Education

Related post-secondary education

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Competition: JMD – 26-27-044 – Educational Assistant 1 (EA1)

St. Albert Public Schools is currently recruiting a Full Time, Probationary, Educational Assistant 1 (EA1) for a work assignmentat Joseph M. Demko School.

More than 9000 students are enrolled in St. Albert Public Schools. From Preschool to Grade 12, our students learn and succeed in programs that are recognized for excellence and their focus on citizenship and sound values.

Hours of Work : 30.0hrs. /week; 6.0 hrs. /day; Monday-Friday; Full Time, Probationary

Hourly Rate: $25.89 per hour, as per the CUPE Collective Agreement

Specific Needs/Requirements for this position:

• Proven experience implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies


• Verbal Intervention Training is considered an asset


• Formal post-secondary education in a related field is preferred


• Experience using assistive technology to support student learning is an asset


• Strong skills in managing student behavior effectively and respectfully


• Experience collaborating as part of a multi-disciplinary team is an asset


• Demonstrated experience working with students with complex learning and behavioral needs


• Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting students in Division 1 and Division 2


• Supervision duties will also be required

• Highest level of formal education.


• Professional certificates, trade certificates, etc.


• Courses, seminars, specialized training.


• Experience related to the position.


• Other skills and abilities applicable to the position.

In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found under Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan.

All completed applications received by the deadline will be considered.

However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

All new employees to St. Albert Public Schools are required to submit a recent (within 6 months),

clear Vulnerable Sector/Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.