Permanent Full-Time Educational Associate @ Estevan Comprehensive School (CUPE)

South East Cornerstone Public School Division; Estevan; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Employer pension plan

Job summary

Estevan Comprehensive School in Estevan, SK seeks an Educational Assistant to support students with diverse needs. You will assist with classroom activities, behavior support, and personal care under teacher supervision.

The role requires a Grade 12 diploma (EA diploma preferred), a valid driver’s license is an asset, and familiarity with school software is helpful. Start date ASAP with CUPE benefits and pension plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma.
• Educational assistant diploma or equivalent preferred.
• NVCI, First Aid, Autism/Behavioral background assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with diverse needs and/or high behavioral needs.
• Transport students as required.
• Attend to personal hygiene and medical needs.
• Prepare and plan student-based life skills and academic programming under teacher direction.
• Focus on transitioning the student to work with others.
• Implement behavior and safety plans for students.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Educational Assistant diploma

NVCI

First Aid

Autism/Behavioral background

Tools

Word processing software

Educational software

Job description

Location

Estevan Comprehensive School, located in the community of Estevan, SK

Location

Estevan Comprehensive School, located in the community of Estevan, SK

Term

Start Date: As soon as possible/As mutually agreed upon
End Date: Not Applicable

Tenure

Continuing

Hours Of Work

Equivalent to 6 hours per day student days

Duties

In addition to those duties outlined in the , duties include supporting students with diverse needs and/or high behavioral needs. The successful applicant may be required to perform the following:

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without a lift and up to 120 pounds with 2 man lift or mechanical lift
• Transport students (personal vehicle may be required to transport)
• Attend to personal hygiene and medical needs as required
• Prepare and plan student-based life skills and academic programming under direction of teacher
• Focus on successfully transitioning the student to be able to work with other students and adults
• Focus on behaviour and safety plan created specifically for students as required
• Supervision of intensive needs student(s) as well as small groups of students as required

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma from an institution recognized by the Board of Education
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and be flexible
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member
• Valid driver's license
• Demonstrated knowledge of school computer software such as word processing and computer assisted learning software
• An educational assistant or equivalent diploma, NVCI, First Aid, Autism and Behavioral educational background will be considered assets
• Commitment to the ideals of public education as well as the mission, vision and guiding principles of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the currently negotiated CUPE Collective Agreement as listed on our website . The starting wage for this position is currently $20.12/hour along with a full benefit package and an employer defined pension plan.

For Further Information Contact

Name: James Jones, Principal of Estevan Comprehensive School
Phone: [phone]

Email

The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 401: Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Checks.