Educational Assistant - Lamont, Canada - Elk Island Public Schools

Elk Island Public Schools

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Lamont, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,125 students in 43 schools.

Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and to discover their passions in life.

The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a permanent full-time Educational Assistant at Lamont High.

Lamont High serves approximately 330 students in grades 7 to 12, with 21 teaching staff and 13 support staff. The school is located in Lamont, AB, approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Sherwood Park, AB.

In an environment of mutual respect, Lamont High's mission is to encourage individuals to maximize their potential and to prepare them for change and lifelong learning.

Lamont High has a family atmosphere through which students are recognized for their talents and encouraged to work to the best of their abilities.

Commencing August 29, 2023

30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day)

Open to Internal and External Applicants with priority given to permanent employees

EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package for permanent employees

Building a strong working relationship with students to help them manage behavioural challenges that they face

Recognizing situations that can trigger behavioural issues and work on new strategies and skills that allow opportunities for students to practice them

Recognizing escalating behaviours in students and supporting them to develop strategies to manage behaviours in a pro-social way

Maintaining a strong focus on academics to support students growth and achievement

Benefit from having a working knowledge of elementary curriculum and pedagogy

Have experience of knowledge working with a multilayered team (parents, consultants, administration, education assistants and external supports).

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Key Duties/Responsibilities

Educational Assistants (EAs) assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and with other school activities. EAs work as members of the school and student support team.

EAs either work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class or in a special program.

The EA provides routine and repetitive instructional support.

Under the direction of the teacher, an EA assists the student in acquiring the education and skills necessary for advancement in the educational setting.

To reach this objective, the EA follows an individually prescribed learning program, through team planning and working one-on-one with the student(s).

This involves routine recording, basic charting and logging of observations. EAs may provide personal care and additional assistance for students depending on their particular needs.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma

Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset

First Aid certificate would be an asset

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset

Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset

Minimum of one-year related experience

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

Strong oral and listening communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills combined with tact and diplomacy

Strong organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student scheduling

Reliability and dependability

Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other team members and students

Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning, including communication devices

Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity

Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students

Ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies

Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments

Willingness to tend to the personal care needs of students if required