Education Assistant - Fort St. John, Canada - School District #60 (Peace River North)
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Description
CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT - LUNCH PERIOD MONITORPosition Description:
There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Robert Ogilvie Elementary School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Reporting to the site Administrative Officer(s), this position is responsible for working under the direction of the classroom teacher and various District personnel in providing care for students (training provided by appropriate medical personnel when required).
Hours of work:
EA, and hr/day LPM, five (5) days per week
Duties to Commence:
February 6, 2023
Work Year Base:
Ten (10) months per year
Commencing Salary:
Based on certification
Duties:
Provides instructional support to students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator and provide students with feedback for completion of daily work.
Operates computers, audiovisual and various other equipment as well as adaptive technology.
Supervises the students completion of education activities, as outlined in the IEP, observe and record academic and behavioural assessment data to assist teachers in the monitoring of students.
Implements behaviour management of programs as determined by the teacher/resource team.
Provides person/health care and physical safety assistance to students.
Attends team/parent professional development meetings as required.
Assist in the implementation of programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions.
Supervises students as required in the classroom, gym, school, playground, loading/unloading of bus(es), community field trips.
Fosters student independence and appropriate peer interactions.
Works collaboratively as a member of a team.
May be required to attend specific workshops at the direction of the Administrative Officer(s).
Performs other job related assigned comparable duties as directed which are within the knowledge and skills required by the job description.
Qualifications and Attributes:
Grade 12 or equivalency
Must be wiling to maintain current CPI status
Level 1 First Aid Certificate may be required
Education Assistant Certificate, which includes documented training in the follow areas:
Pervasive developmental disorders, including ASD, FASD and complex behavioural needs
Developmental and sensory needs and disorders
Personal care:
dressing, toileting, feeding, lifting, transferring, seizure management
Technology assisted programs (ie. Augmentative communication devices, Boardmaker, Apps and other software)
Behaviour support:
conflict resolution, anger management, nonviolent behavioural interventions, behaviour/safety/crisis/emergency plans
Learning challenges:
learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, learning challenges
Formal POPARD training or experience
Proven ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Proven ability to develop positive relationships with students
Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable when faced with new or challenging situations
Physical ability to keep up with an active child
Ability to work independently and set priorities
WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment
Please Note:
Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work
For more information please contact:
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
