Educational Assistant - Sherwood Park, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Sherwood Park, Canada

1 week 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 17,125 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 part-time Educational Assistant at Mills Haven Elementary. This position will require time in the SEAS program and as a general EA.
NVCI Certification is required. Experience with Trauma Informed Practice is an asset.

Mills Haven Elementary serves approximately 460 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 23 teaching staff and 11 support staff.

The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.

Mills Haven Elementary, through the collaboration of staff, parents, guardians and students, provides a safe and positive learning environment for diverse students as they grow academically, emotionally and socially.

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Commencing August 29, 2023
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20 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day):

Open to Internal and External Applicants with priority given to permanent employees:

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EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package for permanent employees

Building a strong working relationship with students to help them manage behavioural challenges that they face
Recognizing situations that can trigger behavioural issues and work on new strategies and skills that allow opportunities for students to practice them
Recognizing escalating behaviours in students and supporting them to develop strategies to manage behaviours in a prosocial way
Maintaining a strong focus on academics to support students growth and achievement
Have experience of knowledge working with a multilayered team

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 oneyear 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

Posted On
May 04, 2023

Closing Date & Time
May 09, :00 PM MST/MDT

Job Type
Part Time

Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff

Location
Sherwood Park AB

Salary
$18.99 to $27.58

Employment Start Date
August 29, 2023

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