Description
Under the direction of the Principal, works in a school setting (one to one) with children who are diagnosed with developmental delays, ADHD, FASO, as well as challenging behaviors. This position works with one specific child for the duration of the academic year. The Education Assistant spends the majority of their time assisting the assigned child to work towards their IEP goals, teaching life skills, classroom integration and social skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide and maintain a safe, supportive environment that is culturally open and accessible in order to support the personal development of the child
Create a meaningful routine
Create independence vs. creating dependence
Following health care/behavioral plans
Complete daily documentation using provided templates
Implement personal protocols, schedules, and activities
Maintain classroom Integration
Able to set firm boundaries
Provide Behavior management
Encourage, motivate and involve youth in classroom activities
Develop a rapport with children in a variety of contexts.
Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS :
Certificate, diploma, degree in Child and Youth Care, Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
Training in trauma-informed practice
Preferably 3 years of experience in child and youth work in an education setting, and/or a combination of relevant education and experience working with children that are at-risk or have developmental delays and special needs
Able to participate in activities such as swimming, hiking, and biking
Experience with FASD, OCD, autism spectrum, aggressive behavior, physically intrusive individuals, good at setting boundaries with supported individuals
Must have a broad-based knowledge of family and social issues
Able to prioritize, manage crisis, work independently and also as part of a team
Must have strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to compile accurate records and prepare reports
Must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Record Check vulnerable sector.
A valid First Aid Certificate (Level 1) an asset
Previous experience working in a First Nations Community is an asset
Must be physically able to perform the job
Must be willing to complete job-related training, including First Aid and CPR
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS , & ABILITIES :
Demonstrated ability to work with children with behavioral, social, emotional and mental health/psychiatric issues
Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with educational personnel, social workers and resource workers, service providers and other partners
Able to self-start, make judgment calls, and create new models/programs as needed
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent listening skills
WORK ING CONDITIONS :
Physical Demands
Intermittent physical activity including standing for extended periods of time.
Participation in outdoor activities
Manual dexterity required to operate computer.
Mental Focus
May deal with youth who can, from time to time, be demanding and challenging. Must be able to remain patient and committed to teaching, and may have to engage in conflict resolution or crisis management at times.
May have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs of youth and organizations.
Enviro nmen tal Conditions
Interacts with community members, employees, management and the general public.
Noise levels may escalate during activities, events and outings.
