RECALL - Education Assistant - Deaf & Hard of Hearing (30 hours)
About the role
St. Jean Brebeuf (7-9) School
5030 Northland Dr. NW, Calgary
Overall Accountability
The Education Assistant, Deaf & Harding of Hearing assists and supports the educational programming for students who are deaf and hard of hearing as directed by the teacher, the Consultant, Instructional Services, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, the Educational Audiologist and supervised by the Principal. This Education Assistant is a member of the student’s learning team.
Specific Accountabilities
- Provides one-on-one instructional support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Clarifies classroom instruction and school related communication and facilitates communication between the student, hearing peers and staff using a combination of sign language and/or spoken language where required.
- Implements speech-language program recommendations.
- Participates in providing one-on-one support for Learner Support Plan goals and objectives, while promoting a safe, calm, and positive learning environment
- Assists with student self-care (dressing, toileting/diapering, medical needs, etc.)
- Documents observations and maintains records in compliance with Alberta Education’s mandates and monitoring expectations.
- Provides one-on-one support in the use of specialized equipment, e.g., hearing equipment, assistive technology.
- Assists students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services and attendance at Mass at local parishes.
Qualifications
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Post-secondary Diploma/certificate in the training of special education teacher assistants or in a related field of study
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Certificate in American Sign Language
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Working knowledge of specialized equipment
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Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google apps
The Calgary Catholic School District is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and considers catholicity, equity, diversity, and inclusivity to be foundational to its institutional success.
The Calgary Catholic School District seeks to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities it serves.
*Please Note: This posting may be filled through the recall process. All applicants are still encouraged to apply.*
About Calgary Catholic School District
We educate and empower students from kindergarten to Grade 12 through our mission of Living and Learning in our Catholic Faith so that students, centred in Christ, realize their full potential. We are one of the largest school districts in Alberta, serving approximately 63,000 students in 118 schools located in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere and Rocky View County.
CCSD was recognized as one of Alberta's Top 80 Employers for the 14th time since 2009.
RECALL - Education Assistant - Deaf & Hard of Hearing (30 hours)
About the role
St. Jean Brebeuf (7-9) School
5030 Northland Dr. NW, Calgary
Overall Accountability
The Education Assistant, Deaf & Harding of Hearing assists and supports the educational programming for students who are deaf and hard of hearing as directed by the teacher, the Consultant, Instructional Services, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, the Educational Audiologist and supervised by the Principal. This Education Assistant is a member of the student’s learning team.
Specific Accountabilities
- Provides one-on-one instructional support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Clarifies classroom instruction and school related communication and facilitates communication between the student, hearing peers and staff using a combination of sign language and/or spoken language where required.
- Implements speech-language program recommendations.
- Participates in providing one-on-one support for Learner Support Plan goals and objectives, while promoting a safe, calm, and positive learning environment
- Assists with student self-care (dressing, toileting/diapering, medical needs, etc.)
- Documents observations and maintains records in compliance with Alberta Education’s mandates and monitoring expectations.
- Provides one-on-one support in the use of specialized equipment, e.g., hearing equipment, assistive technology.
- Assists students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services and attendance at Mass at local parishes.
Qualifications
-
Post-secondary Diploma/certificate in the training of special education teacher assistants or in a related field of study
-
Certificate in American Sign Language
-
Working knowledge of specialized equipment
-
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google apps
The Calgary Catholic School District is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and considers catholicity, equity, diversity, and inclusivity to be foundational to its institutional success.
The Calgary Catholic School District seeks to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities it serves.
*Please Note: This posting may be filled through the recall process. All applicants are still encouraged to apply.*
About Calgary Catholic School District
We educate and empower students from kindergarten to Grade 12 through our mission of Living and Learning in our Catholic Faith so that students, centred in Christ, realize their full potential. We are one of the largest school districts in Alberta, serving approximately 63,000 students in 118 schools located in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere and Rocky View County.
CCSD was recognized as one of Alberta's Top 80 Employers for the 14th time since 2009.