Connections Educational Assistant - Sherwood Park, Canada - Elk Island Public Schools

Elk Island Public Schools

Verified Company

Sherwood Park, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education 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.

We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a temporary full-time Educational Assistant at Pine Street Elementary. Hands on and personal care is required. This is in our System Connections Program (Autism Kindergarten to Grade 6).

Pine Street Elementary serves approximately 370 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 21 teaching staff and 19 support staff.

The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.

Pine Street Elementary strives to provide a safe and caring school community built upon meaningful relationships.

The school is committed to providing quality learning opportunities where students achieve academic excellence as self-directed, lifelong learners and develop into responsible global citizens.

Pine Street Elementary is also a designated Play And Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site within the Division.

Commencing December 11, 2023

Ending June 26, 2024

32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 6.5 hours per day)

Open to Internal and External Applicants

Connections EA The Connections Program is for students who have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD can result in difficulties in communication, social relationships, behaviour, or learning.

Although some students with ASD achieve at or above grade level, many have an uneven or delayed achievement or have difficulty communicating their level of understanding with others.

This program is designed to support the academic, social-emotional, and self-regulation needs of students with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

The classroom teacher receives consultative support from a multidisciplinary team and creates differentiated programming supported by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP).

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