Special Education Assistant

e4c Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Edmonton is seeking a compassionate Special Education Assistant to support preschool-aged children with diverse needs. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to implement developmentally appropriate, play-based programming. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with experience working with children with developmental delays. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and robust benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Robust Benefits Package

RRSP Matching

Paid Sick Time

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Health Spending Account

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience working with children with developmental delays.
• Strong knowledge of the FLIGHT Framework and learning-through-play approach.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team settings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom programming for preschool-aged children.
• Engage with children during activities to promote learning.
• Participate in Family-Centered, Child-Focused case meetings.

Skills

Experience with children with developmental delays

Knowledge of FLIGHT Framework

Teamwork skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

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We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and adaptable Special Education Assistant to join our Early Learning Services team. In this role, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting classroom programming for preschool-aged children with diverse needs. You will help implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning using key frameworks such as Flight-Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework, the Strength-Based Approach, and the Sustainable Livelihood Model.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support

• Work within the multi-disciplinary team planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate, play-based programming for preschool aged children in the classroom, and participate in case management planning.
• Engage in ongoing interaction with children with complex needs during classroom activities on an individual, small group, and large group basis.
• Monitor equipment and room to ensure that safety protocols are being followed for optimum protection of children.
• Play a crucial role in classroom function and positive behavior guidance.

Program Planning

• Participate in Family-Centered, Child-Focused case meetings that concentrate on the children’s total development.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to implement play experiences that align with children’s IPP goals.
• Debrief and follow-up on critical incidents and/or crisis situations in conjunction with the site manager.

Administrative

• Maintain records and reports to meet program standards (e.g., attendance, disclosures, incident reports, cleaning sheets).
• Participate in program-related assessments, provide feedback for evaluations, and reports to effectively deliver and evaluate the program.

What You Bring To The Team

• 1+ years’ experience working with children with developmental delays, such as cognitive disabilities, speech and language delays, behavioral concerns, etc.
• Strong knowledge and experience using the FLIGHT Framework and a learning-through-play approach.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team settings is an asset.
• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education Assistance, Disability Studies, or related field.

Salary And Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Robust Benefits Package
• RRSP Matching
• Paid Sick Time
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Health Spending Account

At e4c, diversity is our strength. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We welcome your application regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or faith.

Prior to successful employment with e4c, applicants are required to submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check (IRC).

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Individual and Family Services

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