K-6 Educational Assistant - Student Growth & Support

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant to support students in grades 1-6. The role focuses on cognition, communication, physical and social development, under teacher guidance.

Responsibilities include implementing teacher-directed programs, collaborating with teachers and multidisciplinary teams, applying behavioral and educational strategies, and using learning technologies. A Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check are required.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant certificate or diploma required.
• May require NVCI Level A&B.
• Ability to support cognition, communication and physical development.

Responsibilities

• Support students' growth in cognition, communication, physical and social development.
• Implement teacher-directed programming and collaborate with teachers.
• Work with CST and multi-disciplinary team to implement strategies.
• Apply Positive Behaviour Plan (PBP) and manage classroom behaviour.
• Provide supervision and adapt learning technologies for students.
• Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Observation

Adaptability

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma

NVCI Level A&B

Tools

MS Office

Email

Learning technologies

Job description

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant to support students in grades 1-6. The role focuses on cognition, communication, physical and social development, under teacher guidance.

Responsibilities include implementing teacher-directed programs, collaborating with teachers and multidisciplinary teams, applying behavioral and educational strategies, and using learning technologies. A Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check are required.