Educational Assistant
2 weeks ago
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,750 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.
**EIPS is recruiting a**full-time**Educational Assistant at Bev Facey Community High.**
Bev Facey Community High serves approximately 1,080 students in grades 10 to 12, with 58 teaching staff and 20 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.
Bev Facey Community High's many programs foster a culture of acceptance, support, fair play and excellence. Academics, athletics, fine arts, CTS programs as well as leadership opportunities all give students the opportunity to achieve excellence.
- **Commencing immediately**:
- **32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours/day)**:
- **Open to internal and external applicants**:
- **EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package**:
**Key Duties/Responsibilities**
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 be an asset
**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
- Ability to take direction as well as work independently
- Comfort and competency in working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning
- Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
- Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students
- Ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments
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