Description
Sturgeon Composite High School, located just minutes north of the City of Edmonton, has a dedicated teaching and support staff team working collaboratively to provide exemplary education to approximately 950 students (grades 10-12). Programming also includes a broad range of Career and Technology Studies; Knowledge & Employability (K&E) and Special Education classes.
Hours: 1.0 FTE; Full-Time Temporary; working 6.5 hrs/day
Initial Assignment: This assignment is in Specialized Programming. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant will provide one on one support, group work and supporting students in inclusive environments.
Qualifications & Experience: Educational Assistant or Early Childhood Diploma or Certificate is required, complemented with two year’s experience working with students with challenging behaviours and applying positive behaviour supports with formal training in areas such as autism or behaviours. CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is required. Knowledge and experience with special needs, tube feeding, toileting, lifts and transfers is required. Equivalencies that consist of a combination of education and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience working as an EA2 in a school environment with students with challenging behaviours may be considered.
Hourly Rate: $19.79 - $24.54 per hour, as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
ABOUT STURGEON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Sturgeon Public Schools prides itself on doing things a little differently. Our schools are special places, where an open and collaborative relationship with parents and the rural community enhances the quality of our education and sees our students thrive. We support the entire individual, providing diverse specialty programming that inspires and develops each student, while maintaining caring schools that make our youth feel safe, secure, and accepted.
With a strong focus on literacy and a willingness to embrace technology to support learning - our unique approach to education equips students with the right skills, knowledge and characteristics to succeed in the 21st century.
Should a qualified candidate not be identified, candidates with lesser qualifications could be considered at a lower classification.
Please note that all new employees to Sturgeon Public Schools are required to submit a recent (within 6 months), clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector included prior to commencement of employment (from your local RCMP station).
Applications for this position will be accepted on apply to education - click the Apply button above.
All completed applications received by the deadline will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
