Classroom Therapy Aide - Calgary, Canada - Pacekids Programs

Pacekids Programs

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Location:
Pacekids' south (23 Sunpark Drive SE Calgary)

Mon
Fri 8:45am 3:45pm w/ additional hours for student transport (as early as 7:30am and as late as 5:00pm)
Temporary fulltime position for the remainder of school year that would commence as soon as possible

What We Offer

Paid mileage for transportation of students (personal vehicle)
Paid flexible sick and personal time for all staff, accrued at 5.38 % of hours worked
Paid observance of holidays
3 weeks annual paid vacation (prorated for contract length) for fulltime employees
Low classroom ratio with support for professional development
Summers and weekends off

Responsibilities:

Provide a fun, positive learning environment that encourages children's success
Support the development of skills which may include communication (possible use of assistive technology, sign language, or pictures), mobility, independence, play, feeding, dressing, and toileting
Implement any strategies provided by teachers or therapists on an ongoing basis, to support goals in child's IPP
Under the direction of the therapist, schedule, plan, and implement disciplinespecific treatment sessions with therapists, including collecting data for goals and samples for assessments as outlined on children's Individual Program Plans
Provide disciplinespecific therapists with feedback regarding a child's progress with goals including, attendance of meetings and case conferences as required
Assist with classroom organization, cleaning, and activity prep in order to ensure the smooth running of the classroom
Transportation of children to and from work using personal vehicle or company van

What You Bring
Current class 5 Alberta driver's license (Class 4 license an asset), clean drivers abstract, and appropriate auto insurance

Applicants must be able to transport children to and from school daily using their reliable and wellmaintained personal vehicle
Current First Aid and CPR Level
C
C

lear Criminal record check w/ Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record

Experience working with children with diverse needs and multidisciplinary therapy team is an asset
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to move quickly in response to a child; must be able to work at the child's level which requires but is not limited to prolonged bending, sitting on the floor or on a stool, and kneeling
Pacekids Programs is a charitable organization that empowers children with diverse needs and their families through excellence in therapy, education, and play. Pacekids offers a dynamic, active environment, specializing in therapeutic learning, supporting each child's unique developmental and physical needs._
Pacekids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the grounds, in line with Human Rights legislation in Canada._