Educational Assistant

4 months ago

Fort Saskatchewan, Canada Elk Island Public Schools Full time

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 42 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.
EIPS is recruiting a temporary full-time Educational Assistant in the LINKS Program at Fort Saskatchewan High.
Fort Saskatchewan High serves approximately 470 students in grades 10 to 12, with 25 teaching staff and 12 support staff. The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.
Fort Saskatchewan High aims to provide a stimulating student-centered environment that models lifelong learning where every person is provided with the opportunity to reach their own potential.
Fort Saskatchewan High School is looking for a compassionate, dynamic, and dedicated Educational Assistant to join our Learning - Individual Needs, Knowledge and Skills (LINKS) Program. The LINKS Program offers specialized support for students with a range of cognitive (intellectual) disabilities, which may include physical, sensory, medical, or behavioural challenges. Our goal is to equip students with the necessary academic, communicational, self-care, social, vocational, and independent-living skills in a secure, organized, and nurturing educational setting. Students in the LINKS Program aspire towards attaining either a High School Certificate of Completion or a Certificate of High School Achievement (Knowledge and Employability), as opposed to a regular high school diploma. Our curriculum is tailored to individual student needs, adhering to the Alberta Education Programs of Study, with necessary adaptations or modifications under the guidance of an Instructional Support Plan (ISP).
Commencing September 5, 2024
Ending June 13, 2025
30 hours per week, 6.0 hours per day
Open to internal and external applicants
Applicant
Key Duties/Responsibilities
Provide direct support and instruction to students in the LINKS Program under the direction of the program teacher and multidisciplinary team.
Assist in the development and implementation of personalized Instructional Support Plans (ISPs) to cater to individual student needs.
Support students in developing skills in areas such as academics, communication, self-care, social interactions, vocational training, and independent living.
Facilitate a positive, respectful, and safe learning environment for all students.
Address and assist with the personal care needs of students, such as feeding, toileting, and mobility, ensuring dignity and fostering autonomy.
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning and development.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, making necessary adaptations to the Alberta Education Programs of Study.
Assist with monitoring and recording student progress, adapting strategies as necessary to meet individual goals.
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 one-year 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 in working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning
Ability to respect and

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