Substitute Educational Assistant

Bettensons; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Deer Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Educational Assistant to support students across all grade levels with behavioural support. This casual, Monday–Friday position requires availability on short notice and the ability to lift and assist with toileting needs as required.

Preference for candidates with an Educational Assistant certificate, social work or rehabilitation diploma, or beginning Bachelor of Education studies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support student behaviour and engagement.
• Capacity to work with students across multiple grade levels.
• Willingness to perform lifting/toileting assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioural support to students across all grade levels.
• Be available on short notice Monday to Friday.

Skills

Behaviour support

Independent working

Lifting/toileting assistance

Problem solving

Education

Educational Assistant certificate

Social work diploma

Rehabilitation diploma

Bachelor of Education (year 1)

Job description

Substitute Educational Assistant

Various locations in Red Deer

Casual Monday - Friday

Must be available on short notice Monday to Friday.

Must be willing to work at all grade levels, providing mostly behavioural support to students.

Desirable qualifications and attributes:

• Preference given to those with an educational assistant certificate, social work diploma, rehabilitation diploma or students of a Bachelor of Education program that have completed at least one year of studies.
• Experience or education in working with children with complex needs and behaviours preferred
• Comfortable working independently, with minimal guidance.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Able to lift and provide toileting assistance to students from Pre-K to high school.

Red Deer Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If accommodations or supports are required for you to attend this interview, please notify us prior to the day of the interview.

Byvirtue of the submission ofan application, the applicant agrees that the Associate Superintendent, PeopleServices or designatecan contact previous employersfor the purpose of conductingconfidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listeda reference for that employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees.