Temporary Full-Time Educational Associate @ Gordon F. Kells High School (CUPE)

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education; Carlyle; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Employer-defined pension plan

Job summary

Gordon F. Kells High School in Carlyle, SK is hiring a temporary Educational Assistant to support students with diverse needs and behavioral requirements.

The role involves assisting in life skills and academic programming under teacher direction, and may require transporting students and providing personal care as needed. The successful candidate should have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and work collaboratively as a team member.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to transport students as needed.
• Experience or background in supporting students with diverse needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse and behavioral needs.
• Assist in planning student-based life skills and academic programming under teacher direction.
• Provide personal hygiene and medical assistance as required.
• Transport students if required and ensure safety and proper behavior.
• Maintain and follow safety and behavior plans for each student.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Education

Educational assistant diploma or equivalent

NVCI

First Aid

Autism and Behavioral education background

Tools

Word processing software

Computer-assisted learning software

Job description

Location:

Gordon F. Kells High School, located in the community of Carlyle, SK

Term:

Start Date: As soon as possible/As mutually agreed upon
End Date: June 25, 2027

Tenure:

Temporary

Hours of Work:

Equivalent to 6 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: Amy Rutten, Principal ofGordon F. Kells High 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.