Educational Assistant (GLN) - Temporary - Jobs in Sherwood Park, AB

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Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,150 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and to discover their passions in life. The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.EIPS is recruiting a temporary part-time Educational Assistant at Glen Allan Elementary Elementary.Glen Allan Elementary serves approximately 320 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 18 teaching staff and 13 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.At Glen Allan Elementary, the focus is on helping people achieve all they can be. It’s about believing in dreams and building the skills needed to achieve them. The school aims to engage, motivate and inspire by focusing on individual strengths, interests, real-world activities and building partnership with families.Commencing January 17, 2023Ending June 27, 202331.25 hours per week (6.25 hours/day)Open to Internal and External ApplicantsThe successful candidate will work primarily with a non-verbal student who uses a wheelchair and requires hands-on personal careKey Duties/ResponsibilitiesEducational Assistants (EAs) assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and with other school activities. EAs work as members of the school and student support team. EAs either work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class or in a special program.The EA provides routine and repetitive instructional support. Under the direction of the teacher, an EA assists the student in acquiring the education and skills necessary for advancement in the educational setting. To reach this objective, the EA follows an individually prescribed learning program, through team planning and working one-on-one with the student(s). This involves routine recording, basic charting and logging of observations. EAs may provide personal care and additional assistance for students depending on their particular needs.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceHigh School DiplomaEducational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an assetFirst Aid certificate would be an assetNon-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an assetCourses related to working with students with special needs would also be an assetMinimum of one-year related experienceDemonstrated Skills and CompetenciesStrong oral and listening communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills combined with tact and diplomacyStrong organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student schedulingReliability and dependabilityAbility to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other team members and studentsComfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning, including communication devicesAbility to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversityAbility to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of studentsAbility to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategiesAbility to demonstrate flexibility in work assignmentsWillingness to tend to the personal care needs of students if requiredNote: This position might require 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.For more information, please contact Jennifer Ference, Principal, at 780-467-5519 or email jennifer.ference@eips.ca.Only online applications will be accepted.Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.“If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.”Quick Apply

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