Description
In Evergreen Catholic Schools, we educate in an atmosphere of faith, hope, and love to prepare our students to live as compassionate, confident, and contributing citizens. Evergreen Catholic Schools is a school division in the Province of Alberta that consists of eleven schools in five communities with over 4,300 students and 450 employees. Transformational education has become the driving force behind educational initiatives in Alberta's education system. Ensuring that Catholic education is at the heart of these initiatives within Evergreen Catholic Schools is important as we move forward.
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Temporary Occupational Therapeutic Assistant
1.00 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
Evergreen Catholic Separate School Division is looking for a team based Occupational Therapeutic Assistant interested in supporting children within our school settings. Assistants will be responsible for delivering evidence-based, supports and services for children ages 3-18 through a functional approach.
This position commences as soon as possible and ends June 27, 2025 of the 2024-2025 school year.
Rate of Pay: Between $25 to $30 per hour depending on experience.
The job provides a range of educational support services, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 within the environment of our inclusive educational programs. The primary focus is to work directly with students and the teacher to provide support for a range of needs that impact classroom/academic functioning.
This job involves working within the classroom environment together with a classroom team and may also include Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Learning Coaches, other multi-disciplinary team members (MDT), administrators, parents, and school staff.
Job Responsibilities:
Plan and implement programs/strategies with specific students and or groups of students within the classroom environment as outlined by the specialist
Plan and implement small and large group strategies/activities within the classroom environment that support the development skills of identified students;
Develop materials related to varied programs/strategies as determined by the Therapeutic Specialist;
Monitor the effectiveness of programs/strategies designed to meet specific objectives;
Develop and maintain specific notes for the Therapeutic Specialist and classroom team regarding students’ progress and response to current program/strategies follow up through contact notes, progress notes, anecdotal observations and/or conversation;
Share information with the classroom teaching team regarding planned strategies/programs and communicate with the Therapeutic Specialist to determine the appropriate level for programming and additional follow-up required;
Model/discuss strategies and supports as appropriate with the classroom team;
Conduct screenings to facilitate interpretation of results;
Assist in administering informal/formal screening tools to gather information;
Perform checks and maintenance of equipment and materials, including cleaning and organizing of materials room;
Assist with Therapeutic Specialist operations such as scheduling, record keeping, safety/maintenance of equipment, and monitoring inventory (e.g. screening and assessment protocols);
Qualifications:
Therapist Assistant, Occupational or Physical Therapy diploma from a recognized institution,
A certified Member of the Therapy Assistant Association of Alberta (THAA) is required;
Knowledge of applied human anatomy, applied human physiology, functional anatomy and orthopedics, physical dysfunction and exercise in physical therapy; learning through play principles;
General knowledge of inclusion principles and practices,
Knowledge of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Legislation specifically related to student records;
Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Occupational Health and Safety regulations, with a focus on lifting, transferring, and repositioning students;
Advanced verbal and written skills- in English including digital literacies;
Good communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a friendly/positive attitude are essential;
Ability to work with a wide variety of clients and needs;
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams;
Ability to travel to various sites
Ability to communicate with sensitivity, diplomacy, and tact is essential;
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check at their own expense (prior to starting employment).
Deadline for applications: Monday, October 7, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
All schools in Evergreen Catholic recognize the critical role that teachers serve in the mission of the Catholic Church. Teachers instruct the Faith through permeated lessons and through their example. To honour the importance of witness for our educators, all staff must sign the Faith Requirement Form, as a condition of employment.
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