Educational Assistant - Fort Saskatchewan, Canada - Elk Island Public Schools

Elk Island Public Schools

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Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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 17,500 students in 43 schools.

Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and 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.

EIPS is recruiting a permanent full-time PALS Educational Assistant at École Parc Élémentaire.

École Parc Élémentaire serves approximately 330 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 16 teaching staff and 15 support staff.

The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB. École Parc Élémentaire offers single-track, French immersion programming.

The school is a diverse French immersion learning community that inspires a love of learning, encourages student individuality and promotes global citizenship in a safe, caring and enriched environment.

The school values the importance of strong learning partnerships among students, teachers, parents and the community while wanting each student to be successful to their greatest capacity.

École Parc Élémentaire is also a designated Play and Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site within the Division.

Commencing September 5, 2023

30 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 6.75 hours per day; Friday, 3.0 hours per day)

Open to internal and external applicants

EIPS offers a comprehensive benefits package

The successful applicant will be working in the PALS (Play and Learn at School) classroom.

The PALS program supports children from 3 to 5 years of age who have been assessed with severe and/or mild/moderate disabilities or developmental delays.

PALS programs provide a natural preschool environment with the additional support needed to ensure learning success.

The successful applicant DOES NOT need to speak French or be bilingual as the PALS program in an English program within a French Immersion school.

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