Education Assistant

3 days ago

Calgary, Canada Calgary Catholic School District Full time

Our Lady of Lourdes School
1916 2nd Street SW, Calgary

Overall Accountability

The Education Assistant, Severe Behaviour supports teachers and therapeutic specialists in providing specialized programming for students with severe social/emotional and/or behavioural disabilities. The Education Assistant, Severe Behaviour is a member of a multi-disciplinary team attached to specific programs within Calgary Catholic Schools.

Specific Accountabilities
- Assists in providing programming support and with student self-care (dressing, toileting/diapering etc.)
- Participates in providing one-on-one support for Learner Support Plan goals and objectives, while promoting a safe, calm and positive learning environment
- Documents observations and maintains records in compliance with Alberta Education mandates and monitoring expectations
- Manages inappropriate behavior, including implementation of physical restraint techniques when required
- Provides input to Learning Team meetings
- Assists with the implementation of response and safety plans
- Prepares classroom material
- Demonstrates initiative and independence in the management of class time
- Performs physically demanding tasks to meet the unique and personal needs of students
- Performs disinfecting and general housekeeping, when required
- Assists students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services and attendance at Mass at local parishes

**Qualifications**:

- Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma or a Diploma in a related field of study, or
- Education Assistant Certificate with demonstrated knowledge, skills and training in behaviour disabilities, or
- High School Diploma and 3 years’ experience working with behaviour disabilities students
- Experience working with diverse learning students or other severe behavioral needs, e.g., autism
- Successful completion of training in non-violent crisis intervention
- Ability to deal with the social/emotional and mental health challenges of working with groups of children who are often active and demanding
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Physically able to meet all physical demands for this position (see link)

Please Note: This posting may be filled through the recall process. All applicants are still encouraged to apply.

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