Temporary Full Time Educational Assistant (Grades 7-9)

Job summary

The Educational Assistant will support students with diverse behavioural, social-emotional, and learning needs within the school environment. They are expected to build trusting relationships with students and work collaboratively as part of a professional team.

Job details

Temporary Full Time Educational Assistant (Grades 7-9) J.T. Foster School J.T. Foster is a 7-12 School with approximately 200 students, located in Nanton, Alberta. We are seeking a qualified temporary full-time Educational Assistant to support a variety of learners with our school community. This position will commence immediately and will end on June 29, 2027. The Successful Candidate Has The Following Experience/credentials Has experience working with diverse behavioural, social-emotional and learning needs of students; Experience in trauma-informed practice would be an asset; Trained in SIVA (Supporting individuals through Valued Attachments) or equivalent would be an asset; Completion of a vulnerable sector check Additionally, the successful candidate embodies the ability to: Build strong, trusting relationships with students in an effort to create a safe and caring learning environment; Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team of professionals; Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information, please contact Jason MacDonald, Principal at 403-646-2264. Apply online at . This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. 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 applicant has listed a reference for that employer. Mr. Richard Feller, Deputy Superintendent Livingstone Range School Division P.O. Box 1810 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0

What you’ll do

The Educational Assistant will support students with diverse behavioural, social-emotional, and learning needs within the school environment. They are expected to build trusting relationships with students and work collaboratively as part of a professional team.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience working with diverse student needs and possess a vulnerable sector check. Experience in trauma-informed practice and SIVA training are considered assets for this role.

Listed skills

• collaborative teamwork · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Educational support
• Behavioural support
• Social-emotional support
• Trauma-informed practice
• SIVA
• Relationship building
• Collaborative teamwork
• Student support

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services

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