Educational Assistant

The High Prairie School Division

**is inviting applicants for**:
Educational Assistant

E.G. Wahlstrom School

E.G. Wahlstrom School is located in the town of Slave Lake in northern Alberta, in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River. It is located 257 km north of Edmonton on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 88.

E.G. Wahlstrom is a Grade 4 to 6 school with an enrollment of approximately 310 students and 33 staff. We are committed to ensuring a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment that respects diversity and nurtures a sense of belonging and a positive sense of self. We are dedicated to building relationships, spreading kindness, and promoting passion and enjoyment of learning. Within our school we provide a variety of support services to all students including the areas of literacy, math and social emotional learning.

At E.G Wahlstrom School we support new teachers through ongoing professional development, assigned mentor teachers, and instructional coaching. We believe in a team approach to building capacity so that our teachers are well prepared and supported throughout a school year.

**Requirements**:
Cover Letter and Resume

Three professional references

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

**Primary Function**: Assist teachers in the implementation of educational and therapy programs that address physical, mental, behavioural, health and safety needs of students.

**Performance Responsibilities**:
Implement Individual Program Plans under the supervision and direction of the teacher;
Assist the teacher in providing data for student evaluation;
Alert teacher to any special circumstances regarding the student;
Assist with large, small groups or individual students;
Comply with and assist in 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 behaviours. Participate in travel, training and off-campus activities;
Accompany the student to and from the bus, taxi, etc. Escort student on bus, taxi, etc.;
Conduct prescribed therapeutic and exercise programs for physically exceptional students;
Attend to 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's progress records for review and program planning. Provide observations on progress, behaviours 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's work and prepare bulletin board displays;
Mark objective lists and routine exercises;
Continues to improve expertise and job-related skills; and

Other responsibilities as assigned by the teacher/Principal.

Upon joining us, you will find 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