Educational Assistant
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Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools covers a geographical area that includes the regional communities of Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Spirit River. We are a team of 600 staff who provide quality teaching and learning experiences for approximately 5400 students.
Position Overview
- Assist students and meet with the school planning team in following programs, strategies and materials identified/developed and introduced by the teacher, specialized teams and District leads
- Provide feedback to the supervisory Teacher on his/her observations of students
- Assist with large group activities and work with small groups or individual students
- Able to establish rapport with students who present with physical, emotional and learning disabilities who come from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge of behavior management and positive reinforcement and the ability to utilize behavior management techniques according to established guidelines
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Educational Assistant certificate or diploma preferred
- Must be willing to assist students with feeding, toileting and personal hygiene
- Experience working with children with special needs in an organized setting is preferred
- Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform the position may be considered
A recent Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check will be required if you are the successful applicant.
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