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We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Education Support Specialist to join our team at Parkland School Division.

The successful candidate will provide support to students with varying needs, working closely with teachers and other educational staff to ensure a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Instructional Support:
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students in all curriculum areas, as directed by the teacher.
  • Assist with organizing materials, preparing snacks, and laminating articles.
  • Modify and prepare materials for students with special needs.
  • Assist with implementing Individual Program Plans (IPPs) and adaptive devices.
  • Provide support with computer access and educational software packages.
  • Assist with communication between peers and adults in the school.
• Behavioural Support:
  • Observe, chart, and monitor individual student progress and behavior.
  • Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
  • Provide behavioral management assistance for students with behavioral disorders.
• Student Assistance and Personal Care:
  • Assist students with walking, personal care, and hygiene.
  • Provide feeding assistance, lifting, and handling of medically fragile students.
  • Assist with toileting and diapering for students who are physically dependent.
• Speech Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy:
  • Assist students with speech language difficulties, as instructed by the Speech Pathologist.
  • Update progress on a daily basis for Individual Program Plan purposes.
  • Provide physiotherapy programs as directed.
• Communication and Reporting:
  • Communicate observations regarding health and behaviors to the teacher.
  • Maintain accurate medication data sheets and record medical situations.
• Assist Teacher/Classroom Preparation:
  • Organize bulletin board displays, photocopy material, and prepare snacks.
  • Modify and prepare materials for special needs students.
• Supervise Students:
  • Supervise and assist students in preparing for special activities.
  • Provide active supervision and support with students in typical school-related physical activities.
• Community Living and Vocational Skills:
  • Travel with students to job placements and provide job training.
  • Assist students to be integrated into the regular classroom.
• Student Personal Development:
  • Assist in building the self-esteem and self-confidence of students.
  • Encourage students to participate in classroom activities to build social skills.

• Education:
  • High School Diploma.
  • Teacher Assistant Certificate or Educational Assistant Certificate is an asset.
• Experience:
  • 1 to 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • A good sense of humor.
  • Good health and physical fitness.
  • The ability to take direction and work independently.
  • Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity, and imagination.

• Work indoors except when supervising children outdoors or going on field trips.
• May have the same holiday schedule as teachers, including a long summer break as well as winter and spring breaks.

Please submit your application through our online portal. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.