Casual EA1 (#266-AO)

Job summary

Educational Assistants support inclusive learning environments by providing academic, behavioral, and physical assistance to students with diverse needs. They also perform supervisory duties, document student progress, and assist with specialized programming under the direction of teachers.

Job details

ALL DOCUMENT ATTACHMENTS MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED Pembina Trails School Division is committed to removing barriers to ensure employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact: ao-humanresources-email@pembinatrails.ca Pembina Trails School Division is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. CASUAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (EA1) - ON CALL BASIS HOURS: Casual employees are not guaranteed hours of work, and will often work irregular hours LOCATIONS: All locations START DATE: As soon as possible EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT 1 (EA1) Position Description Position Summary: Under the general supervision of school administrators and with the input of other professionals, Educational Assistants promote and support inclusive practices within Pembina Trails School Division. Educational Assistants work collaboratively in assisting students with diverse needs and abilities, fostering engagement in the learning environment. Specific Duties Working within established school structures, including classroom management structures, behavioural rules and student expectations Working with students with behavioural and learning challenges Providing academic assistance to students in classroom, small group and individual settings Delivering specialized or adapted programming to students under the direction of the classroom teacher and resource teacher Providing documentation of student-specific program performance Providing supports for students with challenging educational needs Supervising recess and lunch duty Supervising and assisting with the swim program Administering student medication as determined by the student’s U.R.I.S. plan Supporting students in community based programs Supporting students’ emotional, behavioural and physical needs Being flexible in terms of adapting to students’ educational programming Using augmentative and alternative communication Facilitating the transport of students between education sites Assisting students with their eating, which may include but is not limited to: supervision of students during lunch oral feeding, including general assistance with oral motor safety plans Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll do

Educational Assistants support inclusive learning environments by providing academic, behavioral, and physical assistance to students with diverse needs. They also perform supervisory duties, document student progress, and assist with specialized programming under the direction of teachers.

Requirements

The role requires the ability to work collaboratively with school staff to support students with behavioral and learning challenges. Candidates must be flexible in adapting to student needs and capable of providing physical and emotional support in a school setting.

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Classroom management
• Student support
• Behavioral intervention
• Academic assistance
• Specialized programming
• Documentation
• Supervision
• Medication administration
• Augmentative communication
• Alternative communication
• Inclusive practices
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Administrative