Monsignor J. J O’Brien School (K-9)
99 Bridlewood Road SW, 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 or Signed Exact English

• Working knowledge of specialized equipment

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google apps

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The Calgary Catholic School District seeks to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities it serves.

If selected as the successful candidate for this position, please be aware that you will be required, as a condition of employment, to submit to the District a police information check (PIC) prior to your start date . The check must be issued at the time of the job offer or within the past six months. Please note, the cost of the police information check will be the responsibility of the candidate. NOTE: Applicants who live in Calgary can apply for Police Information Check (PIC) electronically by visiting the following CPS website: https://www.calgary.ca/cps/public-services/police-information-checks.html