Educational Assistant Permanent Pt

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

17.5 Hours Per Week - 10 Month Position - Part Time (0.5 FTE)

**Effective**: Immediately; Duration: Permanent

**Qualifications**:
Successful completion of a post secondary educational assistant program (normally one year), or equivalent, plus a minimum of one year experience working with children;
Relevant additional training is an asset;
Ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks, including toileting and lifting;
A positive and empathetic attitude towards students;
Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information;
Ability to function independently within the framework of a team; and

Basic knowledge in the use of computer software.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of a prescribed program with special needs students in both individual and group settings. This includes:
Aid the children in the transition from home to school;
Act as a liaison between students and the teacher;
Act as a facilitator by attending meetings, when required, and taking appropriate notes;
Assist the teacher in the delivery of lessons or projects for special needs students by creating and designing crafts, charts and teaching materials under the direction of the teacher;
Assist the teacher in implementing the Individualized Education Plan for special needs students;
Assist the teacher in observing and reporting to the teacher on the students' behaviour, academic, motor and social development, including preparing written reports and maintaining student communication log;
Assist the teacher in the behaviour management of students, including conflict management, crisis intervention and de-escalation of student behaviour;
Assist special needs students with feeding as required;
Assist special needs students with washroom facilities, toileting and change soiled and wet clothing when required;
Maintain routines and rules in the classroom;
To help plan and implement field trips for special needs students, when required;
Participate in general school duties, including assisting the teacher in student supervision;
Provide support in the classroom to teacher and pupils as directed. This includes general classroom tasks such as making copies, setting up displays, preparing materials, cleaning up after lessons, ordering supplies, and CD players; and

Other related duties as assigned.

**Applications must include**:
Cover letter;
Resume; and

Proof of successful completion of a post-secondary educational assistant program.

Preference is given to individuals in the casual Educational Assistant pool for all temporary and permanent Educational Assistant positions.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.