Educational Assistant - Kanata, Canada - IHealthOX

IHealthOX

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Kanata, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Educational Assistant - ABA Social Emotional Learning Programs

Company: iHealthOX
At iHealthOX, we strive to provide comprehensive mental health care to our diverse clientele, addressing unique needs with personalized approaches. We're currently seeking a dedicated and patient Educational Assistant to support our ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) Social Emotional Learning programs. This role is vital in facilitating the inclusion of students with diverse needs and helping them become independent learners and active community members.

Responsibilities:

Observe and document learner strengths, achievements, needs, and behaviors through daily learning activities
Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the learning support team
Gather and share relevant information about individual learner performance and behavior to support IEP goals, transitions, and program design
Support students in learning communication skills and social/emotional strategies
Assist students with the use of educational technology and various assistive communication modalities
Collaborate with the teacher to produce materials and implement strategies to accommodate individual learner needs
Reinforce classroom expectations and manage significant incidents during brief teacher/ BCBA absences
Support student learning through school activities, oneonone or small groups, field trips, work experience programs, and special events
Provide assistance to students in case of injury or illness and perform assigned duties during emergency situations
Assist students with personal care tasks such as feeding, hygiene, and toileting
Stay updated on school, district, and provincial policies and procedures e.g., Provincial Physical Restraint and Seclusion Guidelines

Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent and a oneyear Education Assistant and Community Support Worker certificate or equivalent
Current Level One First Aid
Oneyear specific experience working with individuals with diverse learning needs
Familiarity with learning styles and support requirements for learning to adapt materials for students
Knowledge of positive collaborative behavior support and social/emotional strategies
Familiarity with nonviolent conflict resolution methods
Understanding of inclusion principles and school systems, district policies, and procedures
Ability to support and implement IEP goals, adaptations, or modifications
Ability to understand and work with core curriculum at the appropriate grade level(s) and language of instruction
Able to provide personal care such as feeding, toileting, and dressing on occasion
Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and to document student behaviors over time

Physical Requirements:

Sufficient vision and hearing to perform related job duties
Desktop selfsufficiency for digital communication
Physical ability to work with students at their level, such as squatting, kneeling, and sitting on the floor
Ability to lift up to 22 kgs (50 lbs) and operate related equipment on occasion
Ability to perform related physical and mental activities

Please submit a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this position along with your resume.