Educational Assistant E - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Public Schools

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    Full/Part time
    Description

    Position Summary

    The successful candidate will support students who have physical, sensory or behavioural challenges, and or medical conditions in the Program.

    Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • supporting students in the
  • assisting students who have physical, sensory or behavioural challenges, and/or medical conditions requiring special accommodations
  • assisting with planning and adapting curriculum to meet the individual needs of students under the guidance of the teacher
  • supervising students during arrival, departure, lunch break and out of school field trips
  • assisting students with personal care including glucose monitoring, g-tube feeding, suctioning and trachea care, colostomy change, diapering and toileting
  • lifting, transferring and positioning
  • Education/Qualifications

  • a two year post secondary program in a related field
  • a minimum of two years of related experience preferably in an educational environment
  • experience working with and providing interventions to students who have developmental delays and learning disabilities
  • experience supporting students who have emotional and/or behavioural challenges and physical/medical disabilities
  • proven ability to implement effective de-escalation strategies
  • excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • proven success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
  • NVCI, First Aid
  • Rate of Pay

    $ - $ per hour