Educational Support Specialist

2 days ago

High Prairie, Canada The High Prairie School Division Full time
Job Title: Educational Assistant

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Educational Assistant to join our team at The High Prairie School Division.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will assist teachers in implementing educational and therapy programs that address the physical, mental, behavioral, health, and safety needs of students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement Individual Program Plans under the supervision and direction of the teacher;
  • Assist the teacher in providing data for student evaluation;
  • Alert the teacher to any special circumstances regarding the student;
  • Assist with large, small groups, or individual students;
  • Comply with and assist in the teacher's methods of maintaining classroom discipline;
  • Assist with field trips;
  • Adapt classroom activities to the capabilities of the student;
  • Encourage the student to function as a member of the group by involving other students in activities and encouraging independence and self-help skills;
  • Monitor the student in class and on the playground to prevent physical danger and reinforce social and learning behaviors;
  • Participate in travel, training, and off-campus activities;
  • Accompany the student to and from the bus, taxi, etc.;
  • Escort the student on the bus, taxi, etc.;
  • Conduct prescribed therapeutic and exercise programs for physically exceptional students;
  • Attend to the personal needs of students with disabilities in the program, e.g., feeding, toileting, general physical care to maintain comfort;
  • Secure students in walkers or other equipment, move or position students, etc.;
  • Participate in all facets of the program designed to develop the language, independence, mobility, and self-help skills of severely handicapped students, under the direction of the teacher or multi-disciplinary teams;
  • Assist in maintaining individual student progress records for review and program planning;
  • Provide observations on progress, behaviors as required, and work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team as required;
  • Prepare instructional material under the teacher's direction;
  • Prepare and set out lesson supplies and equipment;
  • Clean and store materials and equipment after use;
  • Display student work and prepare bulletin board displays;
  • Mark objective lists and routine exercises;
  • Continues to improve expertise and job-related skills;
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the teacher/Principal.

Requirements:

  • Cover Letter and Resume;
  • Three professional references;
  • Successful candidates must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • The following would be assets to your application:
  • Early Childhood Training and/or Teacher Assistant Certificate;
  • First Aid Training;
  • Previous experience working with students with special needs and behavioral difficulties;
  • Previous experience working with speech/language programs;
  • Excellent communication skills.

About Us:

The High Prairie School Division is a skilled team that is positive and supportive. Our employees enjoy the fun, children-focused environment, and you'll appreciate being encouraged to reach for your full potential.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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