Education Assistant - Special Needs - Jobs in Cochrane, AB

Job Description

Cochrane Valley Montessori SchoolWeekly Hours: 27.5 hours per weekTemporary positionSalaryCompensation will depend on educational background.The successful candidate will be working in a Montessori Elementary classroom setting. Students may have co-occurring diagnosis including Autism, ADHD, as well as learning disabilities, anxiety and sensory processing issues. The EA must be flexible, adaptable and have the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.Student may demonstrate challenging behaviours:

• Aggression towards self & others (hitting, squeezing)
• Destructive behaviour (throwing, breaking)
• Disruptive behaviour (crying, screaming)
• Unsafe behaviour (running, limited awareness of surroundings and personal safety)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a TCI course if they do not already have TCI certification or equivalent. Indoor & Outdoor Supervision is required as part of the students IPP. Education - Classroom Support includes all positions that support student learning like Education Assistants, School Assistants, Support Workers, Instructors, Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Interpreters, Learner Assistants and Lunchroom Supervision. Purpose and Accountability: Under the direction of a teacher, and as a member of the student’s learning team, this position provides assistance in the education and support of students with a variety of special needs. ResponsibilitiesUnder 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.
• Ensures the safety of students in the school and community, which includes maintaining close supervision of students, retrieving students who attempt to leave their learning environment; calming and/or restraining students engaged in challenging behaviours when needed; 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.

Qualifications Education and Experience

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate or recognized vocational certificate in childcare/development or behaviour management with demonstrated successful practicum experience working with students with special needs
• The completion of at least one full year (ten courses) of course work towards an undergraduate degree in education is also acceptable
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be considered
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (Child CPR Certificate is a strong asset)

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Ability to successfully complete a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention course or an equivalent course
• Reliability and dependability
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness
• Success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other school personnel, parents/guardians, therapists, instructional resource personnel, and students
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with students
• Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning
• Commitment to lifelong learning and willingness to regularly enhance skills and knowledge for professional development
• Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
• Ability to manage situations of conflict, frustration and unpleasantness effectively
• Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students
• Ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies
• Good organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student scheduling
• Strong oral and listening communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with tact and diplomacy skills
• Ability to gather, analyze and synthesize information
• Ability to make straightforward decisions and apply straightforward reasoning in problem solving
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in situations with frequent distractions and interruptions
• Ability to be alert and respond to situations of risk
• Personal 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. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team where your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives and learning of students Cochrane Valley Montessori School is looking for great people to join our team. Our employees are highly valued and recognized, a career with the CVMS offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.Closing Statement.We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Job Type: Fixed term contractContract length: 5 monthsBenefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One locationExpected start date: 2023-02-01Quick Apply

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