Educational Associate 1

**CURRENT LOCATION(S)**:Christopher Lake Public School**
And/or other locations TBD in the City of Prince Albert and Surrounding Area
- (with the understanding that you are employed by the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division) _

**POSITIONS**:Temporary Full-Time (1.0)

**STARTING DATE**: January 21, 2025, or as mutually agreed upon

**ENDING DATE**:June 25, 2025, or upon return of employee on leave

**POSTING DATE**: January 15, 2025

**HOURS OF WORK**: 6.50 hours per day/32.50 hours per week

**Certified Rate Uncertified Rate**
**SALARY**:Year 1 - $25.48 per hour Year 1 - $23.37 per hour**
Year 2 - $26.76 per hour Year 2 - $24.55 per hour
Year 3 - $28.10 per hour Year 3 - $25.77 per hour

**REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE POSITION**: Successful completion of Grade 12.
- Experience in the delivery of human services. (Human Services in this context refers to social work, health care, justice, counselling and
- community development).
- The following would be considered an asset:

- A one-year post-secondary Educational Assistant Certificate;
- A two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma;
- A two-year Youth Care Worker Diploma;
- An equivalent post-secondary education to the above-mentioned certificates and diploma programs, from a recognized institution
- as approved by the Board of Education.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Ability to supervise learning and school-related activities in a variety of settings and locations.
- Ability to assist students in the following areas:

- Basic life skills including dressing, feeding, toileting and personal care;
- Gross and fine motor skills, communication skills and behavior management strategies;
- Skills that foster successful student engagement and inspire completion of learning activities, assignments,
- and assessment activities;
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of standard techniques required for lifting, moving, and securing.
- Ability to do heavy work (exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force
- constantly).
- Use appropriate defensive interventions and restraint techniques when students are exhibiting violent or destructive behaviour which may
- pose a threat to the well-being of others, themselves or property.
- Be physically able to safely chase students when they run away.
- Ability to maintain a positive, encouraging, supportive approach when interacting with all students, consistent with the belief that we can
- help all children learn and become independent.
- Ability to plan and organize activities.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Working knowledge of technology and software associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal on-site supervision demonstrating sound judgement and decision-making skills to ensure quality
- of work meets expected standards.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with all staff, students, parents and the general public
- demonstrating tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to an educational institution that provides services to children including demonstrating
- strict attention to confidentiality of school operations and student information.
- Ability to fulfill any and all other duties as outlined in the job description.

**QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MAY APPLY IN CONFIDENCE TO**:_ _**
Human Resources
Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division
545 - 11th Street East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 1B1 Fax: 306-763-4460

**_Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive _**
**_workplace and having a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. We welcome diversity and _