Casual Education Assistants - Division Schools

Job summary

The Education Assistant provides support to children with various needs within a school learning environment under the supervision of teachers and principals. They are responsible for carrying out assigned tasks and actively engaging students in their educational programs.

Job details

CASUAL EDUCATION ASSISTANTS – Division Schools These positions are open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our New Employees page. We are looking to hire casual Education Assistants to work at our Division Schools. These positions are covered by the CUPE 1825 Support Staff collective agreement. The Education Assistant provides assistance to children with various degrees of need in the learning environment, under the direction and supervision of the inclusive education liaison, the classroom teacher, and the principal. In this position it is necessary to be physically fit in order to actively engage students in all aspects of their educational program. Confidentiality is of utmost importance in achieving the common good for all students. Through collaborative team-based structure, the education assistant will carry out tasks as assigned by both the daily and program supervisors. Education Education Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma or Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent; Special consideration will be given to candidates who have completed the Brain Story Certification through Alberta Family Wellness https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/training. WORK EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year experience working with students with special programming needs. SKILLS: First Aid Training; Supporting Individuals Through Valued Attachments Training (SIVA) Certificate. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS : Understands that it is of paramount importance to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of the school community; Excellent communication skills; Willing to participate in new learning opportunities; Ability to take responsibility for individual student needs; Ability to contribute in a collaborative team-based learning structure. The starting rate for this position is $25.26 per hour. Interested, qualified applicants are asked to apply online with a complete application package. Application Package Must Include The Following A cover letter addressed to: Anthea Boras, Deputy Superintendent of Schools; Resume; Documentation which would support the education requirements for this position; Contact information for 3 references. Please note: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for submitting résumés, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the application has listed a reference for that employer.

What you’ll do

The Education Assistant provides support to children with various needs within a school learning environment under the supervision of teachers and principals. They are responsible for carrying out assigned tasks and actively engaging students in their educational programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Education Assistant Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent, and possess at least one year of experience working with students with special needs. Additional requirements include First Aid training and SIVA certification.

Listed skills

• collaborative teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• First Aid
• SIVA Training
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Student Support
• Inclusive Education

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services