French Language Educational Assistant - Sherwood Park, Canada - Elk Island Public Schools

Elk Island Public Schools

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Sherwood Park, Canada

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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 French language part-time Educational Assistant at École Campbelltown.

Commencing August 30, 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

École Campbelltown offers a French immersion program serving approximately 360 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 19 teaching staff and six support staff.

The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.

There is a history of strong co-operative collaboration between home and school at École Campbelltown. Learning requires teamwork—student, teacher and family. Staff will be "Striving for Excellence / Nous visions l'excellence" in all they do.

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