Education Assistant Ii - Airdrie, Canada - Calgary Catholic School District

Calgary Catholic School District

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Airdrie, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Our Lady Queeen of Peace

1820 1 Avenue North, Airdrie, AB

Salary

per hour (Category 4)

per hour (Category 5)

Overall Accountability

The Education Assistant II aids in educational, behavioral and/or health related programming for students with diverse learning needs as directed by the teacher and supervised by the Principal.

This includes Educational Support (ES) II, Starting Points, Next Steps, Observation classes, Rural Diverse Learning and Transition Programs within Calgary Catholic schools.

The Education Assistant II is a member of the student's learning team.

Specific Accountabilities

Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team providing oneonone support for Learner Support and/or other support plan goals and objectives
Fosters a safe, calm and positive learning environment
Compiles student data through observation
Prepares materials and duplicates classroom material in support of students with special needs
Participates in ongoing professional development related to the learning profiles of students in the congregated program
Assists with student selfcare (dressing, toileting/diapering, medical needs, etc.)
Assists students with anxiety and mental health challenges
Manages inappropriate behavior, including implementation of physical restraint techniques when required
Performs disinfecting and general housekeeping, when required
Assists students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services and attendance at Mass at local parishes

Qualifications:

Category 4: High school diploma
Category 5: Education Assistant Certificate, or High school diploma and the equivalent of a minimum of one (1) year postsecondary course study
Demonstrated successful experience working with special needs students
May require any of the following depending upon assignment:
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certificates

- lifting techniques
- rehabilitation experience

Ability to deal with the social/emotional, medical needs and mental health challenges of working with groups of children who are often active and demanding
Ability to use assistive or augmented technologies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Physically able to meet all physical demands for this position (see link)