Educational Assistant
2 weeks ago
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,125 students in 43 schools.
Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and to discover their passions in life.
The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.
Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a permanent part-time Educational Assistant at Lakeland Ridge Elementary Junior High.
Lakeland Ridge serves approximately 770 students in kindergarten to Grade 9, with 32 teaching staff and 11 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.
Lakeland Ridge focuses on academic excellence, technology, fitness and recreation, art, and community involvement. The school's motto,
_"Pride in our Pack,"_ is demonstrated daily through strong literacy programs and initiatives, an excellent character education program, leadership and peer support opportunities, athletics, and extracurricular activities such as the Linking Generations program.
-Commencing August 29, 2023
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22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 4.
5 hours per day):
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Open to Internal and External Applicants with priority given to permanent employees:
EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package for permanent employees
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Key Duties/Responsibilities
Educational Assistants (EAs) assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and with other school activities. EAs work as members of the school and student support team.
EAs either work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class or in a special program.
The EA provides routine and repetitive instructional support.Under the direction of the teacher, an EA assists the student in acquiring the education and skills necessary for advancement in the educational setting.
To reach this objective, the EA follows an individually prescribed learning program, through team planning and working one-on-one with the student(s).
This involves routine recording, basic charting and logging of observations. EAs may provide personal care and additional assistance for students depending on their particular needs.Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma
- Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset
- First Aid certificate would be an asset
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset
- Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset
- Minimum of oneyear related experience
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
- Strong oral and listening communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills combined with tact and diplomacy
- Strong organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student scheduling
- Reliability and dependability
- Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other team members and students
- Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning, including communication devices
- Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
- Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students
- Ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments
- Willingness to tend to the personal care needs of students if required
Posted On
May 08, 2023
Closing Date & Time
May 11, :00 PM MST/MDT
Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
Location
Sherwood Park AB
Salary
$18.99 to $27.58
Employment Start Date
August 29, 2023
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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