S2627-87 Educational Assistant - Kikino School

Northern Lights Public Schools; Kikino; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the position of Educational Assistant at Kikino School. This temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) role supports the educational program, including social and behaviour skills, self-help and personal care needs.

The Kikino School serves students in ECS to 8 and is located on the Kikino Métis Settlement, about 40 km south of Lac La Biche. A compassionate, energetic team player is required and a criminal records check will be obtained.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training and/or EA experience.
• Knowledge of behavioural strategies.
• Experience working one-on-one and/or in group settings.
• Familiarity with documentation procedures and proficiency with computers.
• Knowledge of alternate communications strategies.
• Experience assisting students with self-help and personal care needs.
• Familiarity with strategies to address different learning styles and IPPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student educational program needs including social and behaviour skills.
• Support self-help and personal care tasks as required.

Skills

Educational Assistant experience

Behavioural strategies

One-on-one & group work

Documentation procedures

Computer proficiency

Alternate communication strategies

Self-help / personal care support

Learning style adaptation

Education

Post-secondary training in Education or EA

Tools

SIVA training

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

Job description

Located in Alberta's scenic Lakeland region, Northern Lights Public Schools offers an inspiring place to live and work - with access to abundant outdoor recreation and stunning displays of the Aurora Borealis. Our division is dedicatedto student success and well-being, with a strong focuson literacy and numeracy, enhanced learning pathways, and student mental health as division priorities. We are committed to creating safe, caring, and inclusive learning environmentswhere every student can thrive.

Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the following position:

S2627-87 Educational Assistant - Kikino School

We are seeking a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) Educational Assistant commencing as soon as possible. This assignment involves assisting with student educational program needs including social skills, behaviour skills, self-help and personal care needs. This position requires a compassionate and energetic individual to work in a team environment.

Kikino School is located on the Kikino Métis Settlement 40 km south of the town of Lac La Biche with approximately 95 students in grades ECS to 8. Kikino School is committed to supporting staff who are well versed in providing quality instructional delivery in a safe and caring environment with a focus on academic achievement that is built on a foundation of holistic child development awareness.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• Post-Secondary training and/or experience as an Educational Assistant
• Knowledge and experience with behaviouralstrategies
• Experience working one-on-one and/or in a group setting
• Knowledge of documentation procedures and proficiency with computers
• Knowledge and experience in alternate communications strategies
• Experience assisting students with self-help and personal care needs
• Familiarity with strategies to address different learning styles and experience with Individual Program Plans

Training and skills that would be an asset include:

• Relative experience in educational assistance, nursing and/or rehabilitation
• SIVA and/or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and providea criminal records check which includes a vulnerable sectors checkWe thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted