Educational Assistant

Location: Regina/Pilot Butte, SK
Position: Casual
Closing Date: Continuous

**Join Our Team as an Educational Assistant**

As an Educational Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs, including those with behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and other related factors. You'll provide supervision, academic support, and compassionate care while serving as a positive role model for our students. By working closely with teachers, you'll help implement effective educational routines and strategies that promote both behavioral and life skills. Your dedication will ensure that each student receives the personalized support they need to thrive and achieve their educational goals through individualized education plans.

**Qualifications**

**Education and Professional Certification**
- Completion of a high school diploma.
- An educational assistant or youth care worker certificate or diploma, or certificate, diploma, or degree in a related field of study is an asset.

**Experience**
- Up to one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with behavioral, cognitive, mental health, and/or developmental challenges.
- Experience as an educational assistant, job coach, or youth care worker is an asset.

**Skills and Characteristics**
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form genuine relationships and professional working alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
- Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage students (i.e. outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Emotional competence and self awareness.
- Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in day-to-day interactions.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to set clear, attainable goals and meet individual and program objectives.
- Ability to adapt to new situations.
- Understands budget and allocation of resources.
- Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
- Basic computer proficiency.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Services**
- Provide supervision, care, and support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioral issues, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues.
- Supervise and engage with students in a safe and structured environment.
- Participate in planning and programming in collaboration with the teacher.
- Assist in the implementation of individualized education plans and programming.
- Monitor and guide student’s behavior and educational progress.
- Assist the students in achieving their educational goals.
- Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Resolve conflicts and respond to crisis situations in a calm and patient manner. Identify potential triggers, recognize escalating behaviours, and de-escalate the situation safely and effectively.
- Administer medications to students when required.
- Transport students as required.
- Document all incidents and updates such as; critical incidents, medication administration, and any other classroom or student updates. Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Leadership**
- Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to new employees, potential employees, practicum students, and volunteers.
- Display positive role modelling, agency values, and fairness.
- Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required.
- In the absence of the teacher, assume the roles and responsibilities of the teacher (i.e. attendance, budget, etc.).

**Management of Resources**
- Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for teacher approved expenditures.
- Ensure mileage log is completed accurately when agency vehicle is used.
- Ensure care, cleanliness, and maintenance of assigned assets and resources including; building(s), vehicles(s), furnishings, and equipment.

**Safety**
- Maintain, promote, and reinforce safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
- Adhere to written or verbal agency and government regulations, policies, practices, and instructions.

At Ranch Ehrlo Society, we understand the importance of recognizing and rewarding the valuable contributions of our team members. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond just salary. From comprehensive health and wellness benefits to opportunities for professional development and growth, we prioritize the well-being and success of our employees. Additionally, our package includes perks such as flexible work arrangements, recognition programs, and a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation.

**Additional Requirements**

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