Educational Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Catholic Schools

Edmonton Catholic Schools

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another.

The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

Educational Assistant (3):

Requisition ID: 8224

Hours Per Week: 28

Position:
New

FTE: 0.8

Department:
Our Lady of the Prairies Elem.

No Months Per Year: 10

Position Status:
Temporary

Employee Group:
Unifor

Rate of Pay:
Starting at $ $22.78

Posting Closing Date: 2/23/24

This is a temporary posting ending June 30th, 2024. Educational Assistant (3)

0.8 FTE supporting students with various needs in an upper elementary classroom.

Our Lady of Prairies school is seeking an Educational Assistant to support a group of students in their elementary classroom.

The position is temporary ending June 30th, 2024 and requires working 28 hours per week.

The job works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist students in learning and developing skills in the areas of socialization, communication, and behavior.

The job also provides general support in the classroom.

Responsibilities:

Assist teacher with planning, preparing, and implementing programs to meet student needs
Organize classroom materials, activities, equipment, and programs
Assist multidisciplinary team with the implementation of developmental strategies
Behaviour management
Provide a range of personal and physical care
Assist coworkers during peak periods and absences

Qualifications:

High School diploma plus certificate/diploma in an area related to early childhood education or special needs education, plus one year directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifications
Knowledge of intervention techniques and strategies, first aid, CPR, and administering medication
Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Outlook, and the internet
Ability to communicate with sensitivity, diplomacy, and tact is essential
Ability to effectively communicate in the English language both oral and written with the ability to develop and maintain communication with students, teachers, and specialists;
Fluency in French is an asset

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program based on contract status as part of its total compensation package.