Educational Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - RETSD

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Educational Assistant Position

(American Sign Language)

REPOST
Bulletin No. 23EA-186RP2

Arthur Day Middle School Educational Assistant II

6 hours per day

Term effective date in May TBD - June 30, 2023

Under the direction of the school principal/administrator or delegate, and in collaboration with the necessary teachers, the Educational Assistant, Level II is responsible for providing educational programming, and signing support for individual or groups of students with additional needs both in and outside of the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Providing instructional assistance in the classroom to meet the needs of students with additional needs.
Implementing studentspecific programming, and building strong, positive relationships with the student.
Providing general supervision to those who are struggling with behaviour and having difficulty connecting with learning in a regular classroom setting.
Supporting the additional needs of students, which may relate to personal care and hygiene, administration of medication or medical procedures, or administering first aid.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

Qualifications_

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American Sign Language Level 3 is required:

American Sign Language Certificate is preferred:
Education at the high school graduate level or equivalent is required; additional training in the care of children / children with additional needs is an asset
Experience working with children/youth, ideally with children with additional needs
External applicants must supply a Criminal Record search and a cleared Child Abuse Registry Check upon hire
Additional qualifications preferred, but not required: o Completion of Educational Assistant/Para Educator program or related area of postsecondary education o Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (NVCI) o First Aid and CPR training o Valid Manitoba Driver's license, driver's abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle
Skills and abilities_
Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with children/youth
Strong judgement and problemsolving skills with the ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to be flexible to meet the varying academic, social, emotional, and behavioural needs of students
Ability to develop and demonstrate awareness of the underlying reasons for challenging behaviour and to respond positively
Ability to interact with the students in an effective manner
Physical abilities consistent with requirements of the job (see physical demands and working conditions, below)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Physical demands:_
Sufficient vision and hearing to perform related job duties
Able to work in an active physical environment that may require sitting, standing, bending, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, etc. (specific requirements will vary by assignment)
Able to assist with outdoor supervision during recess and lunch period in constantly changing temperatures
Physically able to assist with the control of violent and aggressive behaviour by students who may require restraint in crisis situations (providing employee has been trained)
Able to operate and maintain specialized devices, equipment, and technologies
Physically able to lift and transfer students with complex needs on a backup basis and be able to operate equipment relative to the task
Working conditions:_
Exposure to noise and frequent interruptions with conflicting demands.
Exposure to continually fluctuating outdoor temperatures and weather conditions during recess, lunch, and bus duties.
May be exposed to verbally and physically aggressive behaviours
May be required to drive children to /supervise children in outofschool activities
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the position identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to the position._