Minnetonka School - Winnipeg, Canada - The Louis Riel School Division/Le Division Scolaire Louis Riel
2 weeks ago
Description
Educational Assistant - Special Needs (Term)
BULLETIN NUMBER:
497/P/23
DATE POSTED:
August 9, 2023
SCHOOL:
MINNETONKA SCHOOL
COMMENCING:
September 5, 2023, until June 28, 2024, unless sooner rescinded.
COMPENSATION:
Educational Assistant 2 Payband
$24.12 to $27.97
HOURS:3.0 hours per day
JOB SUMMARY:
An Educational Assistant - Special Needs is required to support students' physical, social, academic, and behavioural well-being;
to introduce and reinforce and model life skills and positive behaviour; to assist in delivering instructional programming; to
implement strategies for student growth and development; and to provide care and supervision of students in various
environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
As the Educational Assistant - Special Needs, you will:
- Support development of skills and growth, fostering independence under the direction and instruction of the school
- Implement student specific plans and articulated student programming.
- Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
- Perform a variety of recordkeeping procedures as required.
- Supervise and assist students during instructional and noninstructional time.
- Preparation and organization of materials and equipment, for student specific plans and articulated student programming,
- as directed.
- Assist students with mobility as needed and required.
- Employ strategies to support personal safety when working with students by understanding and being prepared for the
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):
- Completion of Educational Assistant diploma AND a minimum of two (2) years working with children of all ages; preference
OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary education training and experience.
- First Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days).
- Completion of Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States (WEVAS), Working Safely with Students, and Respect
- In School or equivalent training is required. and academic needs of students demonstrated ability to adapt to changing and work as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with students, on a onetoone basis and in group settings.
- Understanding of human development for infancy to early childhood, middle childhood to early adolescence, and
- Demonstrated ability to problemsolve, to interpret situations accurately and to respond appropriately and responsibly.
- Ability to support K12 academic programming including literacy and numeracy.
- Ability to assist students with personal care needs.
- A positive outlook with a belief in the ethic of caring and inclusion.
- Ability to meet physical demands of the position which may include lifting, transferring, and the ability to move alongside
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
- Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines.
- Valid Manitoba Driver's License, current Driver's Abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle when required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.
- Include in your resume and cover letter your strengths and abilities and clearly define how you meet eligibility for the role.
- Identify the names and contact information of three references.
- Address cover letter and resume to Staff Services, Louis Riel School Division.
- Upload your resume and cover letter as one document.
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