Educational Assistant - STEPS (WBO) - Permanent - 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 17,000 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.Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a permanent part-time Educational Assistant at Westboro Elementary (WBO).Westboro Elementary is a K-6 school with approximately 340 students, 19 teaching staff and 16 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.Westboro Elementary is an educational community where people work collaboratively to develop their own, as well as each others potential. The school believes forging a partnership with the home is essential to maximizing student development intellectually, emotionally, socially, creatively and physically.Commencing September 20, 202132.5 hours per week, 6.5 hours per day (Monday to Friday)Open to internal and external candidatesPriority will be given to internal candidatesElk Island Public Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package to all permanent employees.This assignment will be with the Steps to Enhance Personal Success (STEPS) Program.The Steps to Enhance Personal Success (STEPS) Program is a system program, with smaller classes for targeted instruction, designed to meet the needs of students with severe to profound developmental disabilities. These students may have physical, sensory or behavioural challenges, and/or medical conditions requiring special accommodations. The focus of the program is to build functional and communication skills that enhance quality of life within a safe and structured learning environment, with regular routines and close supervision. Flexible and responsive instruction is guided by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP), builds on individual strengths and needs, and follows the Alberta Education Programs of Study, with adaptations or modifications as necessary. High school STEPS students will receive a high school Certificate of Completion, rather than a High School Diploma.Key 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 be an assetDemonstrated 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 studentsAbility to take direction as well as work independentlyComfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learningAbility 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 assignmentsNote: 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 Mike Lastiwka, Principal, at 780-467-7751 or email mike.lastiwka@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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