Part-Time Educational Assistant - HPE, High Prairie, Alberta

Résumé du poste

The Educational Assistant will implement Individual Program Plans and assist teachers in managing classroom activities for students from ECS to grade 6. Responsibilities include providing academic support, monitoring student behavior, and assisting with personal care and therapeutic programs.

Détails du poste

The High Prairie School Division Is Inviting Applicants For Part-Time Educational Assistant High Prairie Elementary School is located in the town of High Prairie in northern Alberta within Big Lakes County. It is located at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 749, approximately 371 kilometres northwest of Edmonton and 118 kilometres west of Slave Lake. The elementary school offers programming for students from ECS through to grade 6 with a total student population of over 350. The school supports a broad range of opportunities for students including leadership and French language programs as well as art courses and it is operated by staff with a passion for teaching. The High Prairie School Division provides many supports for their employees. We employ a full time mentor coach who supports all new teachers to the Division with an Orientation program and on-site mentoring. The Professional Development opportunities are supported in many forms and all employees have many supports that allow them to grow and improve in their professional practice. Requirements Cover Letter and Resume Three professional references Successful candidates must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. The Following Would Be Assets To Your Application Early Childhood Training and/or Teacher Assistant Certificate First Aid Training Previous experience working with students with special needs and behavioral difficulties Previous experience working with speech/language programs Excellent communication skills Job Description Primary Function: Assist teachers in the implementation of educational and therapy programs that address physical, mental, behavioural, health and safety needs of students. Performance Responsibilities Implement Individual Program Plans under the supervision and direction of the teacher; Assist the teacher in providing data for student evaluation; Alert teacher to any special circumstances regarding the student; Assist with large, small groups or individual students; Comply with and assist in teacher's methods of maintaining classroom discipline; Assist with field trips; Adapt classroom activities to the capabilities of the student. Encourage the student to function as a member of the group by involving other students in activities and encouraging independence and self-help skills; Monitor the student in class and on the playground to prevent physical danger and reinforce social and learning behaviours. Participate in travel, training and off-campus activities; Accompany the student to and from the bus, taxi, etc. Escort student on bus, taxi, etc.; Conduct prescribed therapeutic and exercise programs for physically exceptional students; Attend to personal needs of students with disabilities in the program, e.g. feeding, toileting, general physical care to maintain comfort. Secure students in walkers or other equipment, move or position students, etc.; Participate in all facets of the program designed to develop the language, independence, mobility and self-help skills of severely handicapped students, under the direction of the teacher or multi-disciplinary teams; Assist in maintaining individual student's progress records for review and program planning. Provide observations on progress, behaviours as required and work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team as required; Prepare instructional material under the teacher's direction; Prepare and set out lesson supplies and equipment; Clean and store materials and equipment after use; Display student's work and prepare bulletin board displays; Mark objective lists and routine exercises; Continues to improve expertise and job-related skills; and Other responsibilities as assigned by the teacher/Principal. Upon joining us, you will find a skilled team that is positive and supportive. Our employees enjoy the fun, children-focused environment, and you’ll appreciate being encouraged to reach for your full potential! This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require assistance with the application, please contact ApplyToEducation at: 1-877-900-5627or email .

Ce que vous ferez

The Educational Assistant will implement Individual Program Plans and assist teachers in managing classroom activities for students from ECS to grade 6. Responsibilities include providing academic support, monitoring student behavior, and assisting with personal care and therapeutic programs.

Exigences

Candidates must provide a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and a recent Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check. Assets include Early Childhood Training, a Teacher Assistant Certificate, First Aid training, and experience with special needs students.

Avantages

• Professional development opportunities • Orientation program • On-site mentoring

Compétences indiquées

• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• Classroom management · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Classroom management
• Individual program plans
• Student evaluation
• Communication skills
• Special needs support
• Behavioral management
• Speech and language programs
• Instructional material preparation
• First aid
• Early childhood education
• Personal care assistance
• Data collection

Domaines d’emploi

• Education
• Social Services