Education Assistant and Kindergarten Assistant - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Catholic School District

Calgary Catholic School District

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

St. John Paul II School
119 Castleridge Drive NE, Calgary

hours Education Assistant Kindergarten Assistant

Salary

per hour (Category 2)

per hour (Category 3)

Overall Accountability

The Kindergarten Assistant assists and supports students and teachers.

The Education Assistant works in the classroom assisting students with diverse learning needs.

This includes those who have academic, social, emotional and communication needs (mild - severe) and/or reflect an Educational Support I (ES-I) learning profile.

Specific Accountabilities

Prepares materials, constructs and assembles displays, duplicates and distributes materials
Motivates and encourages students to participate in learning activities
Assists with special events and activities
Leads children in activities and assists in demonstrations
Assists students individually and in small groups to achieve curriculum programming
Assists students' selfcare (dressing, toileting, etc.)
Assists with assessment and data tracking
Provides general supervision of students during out of class time
Assists in planning and supervising field trips
Performs clerical duties as required including: photocopying, typing, computer data entry, phoning, bulletin boards, preparing charts, and teaching materials
Contributes to class planning activities, behaviour and progress reviews
Assists with the implementation of Learner Support and other response plans
Assists students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services and attendance at Mass at local parishes

Qualifications:

Category

High School Diploma

Category

Diploma/certificate from a recognized postsecondary institution or the equivalent of a minimum of one (1) year postsecondary course study preferred
Ability to speak and read English fluently
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Aptitude for creativity and adaptability
May require any of the following depending upon assignment:
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates
Behaviour management training
Lifting techniques
Rehabilitation experience
Restrictive intervention practices