Education Assistant, Special Education (EES) - Wildwood School - Area 7 - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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MissionEach student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning.ValuesStudents come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good.CultureThe CBE strives to create a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.Competition InfoCompetition Close Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021 @ 11:59pmCalendar: 10 Month TraditionalSalary: $23.62 to $30.96 per hourFTE: 0.8571, 30 hours per weekThis position is open only to continuous employees who have been identified for transfer and layoff and require placement for the 2021-2022 school year. This also applies to employees who have been previously identified for transfer and layoff and their recall rights have not expired. If you currently have an active position for the 2021-2022 school year, you will not be considered for this position at this time.Additional InformationThe Enhanced Educational Supports (EES) class supports students with moderate to severe developmental delays. The EES class focuses on building foundational learner skills in functional academics, communication, daily living and citizenship. Programming to promote social-emotional and physical wellbeing are also important features of the EES class.Students may:Require supervision and support with toileting routinesRequire supervision and support when eatingRequire supervision and support with dressing (putting on coat, boots, etc.)Students may demonstrate challenging behaviours:Aggression toward others (hitting, biting)Self-injurious behaviour (hitting and biting self)Destructive behaviour (throwing, breaking)Disruptive behaviour (crying, screaming)Unsafe behaviour (running, limited awareness of surroundings and personal safety)The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team including education assistants, specialists, strategists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists and psychologists to help students in the development of academic skills, communication skills, environmental knowledge and community awareness.The successful candidate will be working in a grades 1-6 classroom setting with approximately 9 students. Students may have co-occurring diagnosis such as moderate cognitive disabilities, ADD, ADHD and ODD, as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The EA must be flexible, adaptable and have the ability to work in a team environment. Additionally, support in all areas of communication; speech/language delays, fine motor development (speech devices), sensory processing is required.Class dynamics are highly fluid; candidate must be resilient, patient and have strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to take direction and work independently. Candidate should be familiar with cycle of dysregulation, experience with non-verbal autistic children and stay calm in safety and crisis situations.Lunch Supervision may be required as part of the students IPP.The successful applicant will be required to complete a TCI course if they do not already have TCI certification or equivalent.Position DescriptionResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Teacher:Provides educational instruction for students.Supports students in accessing technology.Provides input into planning the student’s Individual Program Plan. Participates, as required, as a member of the student’s learning team in periodic meetings with the students, parents/guardians to review goals and develop revisions. Collects data to support student growth and the IPP development.Maintains an effective professional working relationship within the student’s learning team by providing suggestions to the Teacher based on experience and knowledge of the students, with respect to ways to help the students reach their goals, including recognition of the support a student needs to reach their unique goals.Communicates with parents and the student’s learning team members, to provide information of interest and receive information that may impact the child’s progress.Facilitates and encourages the development of the student’s self-esteem and independence through established programs and techniques deemed appropriate for the individual student.Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction.As required, provides personal care including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. ensuring that student dignity is maintained. Attends to physical needs including lifting, positioning and range of motion programs as identified by appropriate personnel.Ensures the safety of students in the school and community, which includes maintaining close supervision of students, ensuring student equipment is sanitized and put away, retrieving students who attempt to leave their learning environment; calming and/or restraining students engaged in challenging behaviours; supervising and assisting students who utilize a variety of life skills tools (i.e. scissors, cooking utensils, etc).Maintains confidentiality, and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to students.Maintains collegial relationships with the student’s learning team.Works with students in a variety of settings in the school and community, including assisting in the supervision of students at breaks or on field trips as required.Assists with and sanitizing educational tools and clean up in the classroom resulting from spills and other accidents.Performs other related duties as required.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCompletion of a recognized post-secondary certificate or recognized vocational certificate in child care/development or behaviour management with demonstrated successful practicum experience working with students with special needsThe completion of at least one full year (ten courses) of course work towards an undergraduate degree in education is also acceptableOther equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be consideredCurrent Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (Child CPR Certificate is a strong asset)Demonstrated Skills and CompetenciesAbility to successfully complete a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention course or an equivalent courseReliability and dependabilityPersonal integrity and trustworthinessSuccess in establishing and maintaining effective working relationshipsAbility to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other school personnel, parents/guardians, therapists, instructional resource personnel, and studentsAbility to establish trust and rapport with studentsComfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learningCommitment to lifelong learning and willingness to regularly enhance skills and knowledge for professional developmentAbility to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversityAbility to manage situations of conflict, frustration and unpleasantness effectivelyAbility to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of studentsAbility to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategiesGood organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student schedulingStrong oral and listening communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills combined with tact and diplomacy skillsAbility to gather, analyze and synthesize informationAbility to make straightforward decisions and apply straightforward reasoning in problem solvingAbility to demonstrate flexibility in work assignmentsAbility to multi-task and work effectively in situations with frequent distractions and interruptionsAbility to be alert and respond to situations of riskPersonal suitability.NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift between 10 to 50 lbs, the ability to carry, push and pull between 10 to 50 lbs, and the ability to stand, walk and sit frequently. The incumbent may be subject to challenging behaviours of students.Conditions of EmploymentIn order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police security clearance before employment is confirmed.Be Part of Our SuccessAre you looking for an opportunity to join a team where your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives and learning of more than 125,000 CBE students The Calgary Board of Education is looking for exceptional professionals to join our team. Our employees are highly valued and recognized, a career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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