Educational Assistant - Jobs in Morden, MB

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PositionAdvertisementPOSITIONJob Title: Educational AssistantJob Advertisement #: 2021WSD020Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time (4 – 6 hours/day Monday – Friday) Term; University students are encouraged to apply.Contract: CUPELocation: École Morden Middle SchoolEmployment Dates: Immediately – June 25, 2021,Salary: As per Collective AgreementClosing Date: Application review will begin May 3, 2021, and continue until the positions have been filled.An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 3 months.DescriptionWestern School Division is looking for responsible and mature individuals to fill up to 3 positions of Educational Assistant (EA) within the English Program.Functioning under the supervision of a classroom teacher and/or resource teacher, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the work of teachers and clinicians by providing instructional support to students. S/he will be responsible for assisting students with work, including conducting research and working with computers, listening and responding to students as they work, reinforcing strategies introduced by the teacher(s), as well as providing feedback to the supervisory teacher(s). Therefore, candidates must have a strong academic background to support children with their academic programming.The successful candidate(s) must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful individual(s) must model a respectful and positive attitude and show enthusiasm towards learning. S/he must demonstrate patience, flexibility, and ability to handle change and conflict; problem-solving, organization, and time management skills. Knowledge of and the ability to use computers, various software, and programs is required. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work as part of a team. S/he will also be responsible for assisting with supervisory duties in the classroom and/or playground. This position may require an Educational Assistant to provide students with assistance in occupational therapy, physical therapy, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, and transportation and administer medication in accordance with administrative procedures. The incumbent will be required to confirm the ability to provide all essential duties. WEVAS training is considered an asset.The position of Educational Assistant has a work schedule that follows the school year calendar. Therefore this is a seasonal position, functioning from September through June, with periods of layoff.A condition of employment with Western School Division is a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check and an agreement by the applicant to disclose criminal record and/or Abuse Registry record information to the Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Persons must present this information prior to their first day of work.The Western School Division is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.How to ApplyThe interested candidates are required to submit their resumes, including a cover letter and an employment application form. For further information, please visit our website at www.westernsd.mb.ca and complete the Employment Application Form – Non-Teaching and submit your profile package to:Additional information about the Division and its schools is available online at www.westernsd.mb.ca, Schools tab.We thank all for applying but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Western School DivisionAttn.: Human Resources, Job Advertisement #2021WSD020Unit 4-75 Thornhill StreetMorden, Manitoba R6M 1P2Fax: 204.822.4262Reference ID: 2021WSD020Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeSalary: $15.00-$20.00 per hourSchedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Have you Attached your resumes, including a cover letter and an employment application form

Licence/Certification:

• Legally allowed to work in Canada (required)

Work remotely:

• No

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place