Permanent Part-Time Educational Associate @ Arcola School (CUPE)

St. Clement's School; Arcola; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Employer defined pension plan

Job summary

Arcola School in Saskatchewan is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with diverse needs and high behavioral needs. Duties include planning life skills and academic programming, supervising students, and assisting with personal care under teacher direction.

The role requires a Grade 12 diploma, a valid driver''s license, and collaboration within a team. A related educational assistant diploma or assets such as NVCI/First Aid/Autism background are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma from a recognized institution
• Valid driver''s license
• Experience with school computer software such as word processing
• Educational assistant diploma or equivalent; NVCI, First Aid, Autism and Behavioral background are assets
• Commitment to public education and the Division mission

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse needs and behavioral plans under teacher direction
• Prepare and plan student-based life skills and academic programming
• Transport students as needed and assist with personal hygiene and medical needs
• Supervise intensive needs students and small groups
• Contribute to safety and transition goals for students

Skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Educational assistant diploma

NVCI

First Aid

Autism and Behavioral background

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Location:

Arcola School, located in the community of Arcola, SK

Term:

Start Date: As soon as possible/As mutually agreed upon

End Date: Not Applicable

Tenure:

Continuing

Hours of Work:

Equivalent to 4 hours per day student days

Duties:

In addition to those duties outlined in the job description, 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 www.secpsd.ca. 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: Ron Wardrope, Principal of Arcola School

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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