Educational Assistant (UNC) - Temporary - Jobs in Uncas, AB

Job Description

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,500 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a temporary part-time Educational Assistant at Uncas Elementary to support a large grade 4 class with both behaviour issues and academic needs.Uncas Elementary serves approximately 200 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 12 teaching staff and eight support staff. The school is located in rural Strathcona County, AB, approximately 20 kilometres east of Sherwood Park, AB.Uncas Elementary is located in a vibrant, rural community. The school’s mission is to provide a healthy, active environment in which students are encouraged and empowered to take ownership for their learning, with support from parents and staff members.Commencing February 2, 2023Ending June 23, 202325 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 5 hours per day)Open to Internal and External EmployeesKey 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 TJ Kennerd, Principal at 780-922-4025 or at [email protected]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 [email protected]Quick Apply

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