Temporary Part-Time (0.93 FTE) Educational Assistant

Job summary

Provide support to children in an inclusive setting and help them meet the goals of their learning plans. Work collaboratively with students, staff, and the Learning Support Team to contribute to a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment.

Job details

Temporary Part-Time (0.93 FTE) Educational Assistant W.A. Day Elementary School W.A Day Elementary School located in Fort Macleod, Alberta is seeking to employ the very best school based staff in Alberta! We believe in a team approach to learning that creates a safe and caring, student centered environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve to their highest capabilities. If you believe in contributing to a supportive caring learning environment for students we are looking for you to join our team. W.A. Day Elementary School requires a Part-Time Educational Assistant 0.93 FTE (30.25hrs) to provide child support in an inclusive setting. The successful candidate will provide assistance for children in an inclusive program to help meet the goals of the children's learning plan. Desired Qualifications Include The Following Experience working with students in one-on-one, small group and inclusive classroom settings Demonstrated ability to build relationships with students and staff Experience and training in working with children with diverse learning needs Experience working with children with diverse physical needs and challenging behaviours Experience in working collaboratively with a Learning Support Team NVCI and/or SIVA training would be an asset. Educational Assistant certification and/or Health Care Aide certification or equivalent Knowledge of American Sign Language and/or Assistive Technology is an asset Knowledge of the Leader in Me Framework This position will commence when a suitable candidate is found and will end on June 29, 2027. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. W.A. Day Elementary School is a preschool to grade five school with approximately 350 students. For further information, please contact Mr. Nick Beer, Principal at 403-553-3362. Apply online through Apply to Education. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview 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 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

Provide support to children in an inclusive setting and help them meet the goals of their learning plans. Work collaboratively with students, staff, and the Learning Support Team to contribute to a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

Desired qualifications include experience supporting students one-on-one, in small groups, and in inclusive classrooms, as well as experience with diverse learning and physical needs and challenging behaviours. Educational Assistant or Health Care Aide certification, or equivalent, is desired; NVCI or SIVA training, American Sign Language, assistive technology, and knowledge of the Leader in Me Framework are assets.

Listed skills

• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• One-On-One Student Support
• Small-Group Support
• Inclusive Classroom Support
• Relationship Building
• Supporting Diverse Learning Needs
• Supporting Diverse Physical Needs
• Challenging Behaviour Support
• Learning Support Team Collaboration
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• SIVA Training
• American Sign Language
• Assistive Technology
• Leader in Me Framework

Job areas

• Education

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