Educational Assistant

Buffalo Trail Public Sch ools is committed to maximizing student learning in a safe and caring environment supported by a highly effective team. Wainwright Jr/Sr High school requires an Educational Assistant to work in our school. The successful applicant for this position will be working 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. The successful candidate specific criteria: Experience and/or training with students with severe behavioural needs would be condisdered an assetExperience and/or training with students with medical needs would be considered an asset The successful candidate may include the following (under the direction of the teacher): Implements educational instruction to identified student(s) including researching, preparing and collecting materials and supplies Assists in appropriate student data collection, monitors, observes and reports to the classroom teacher and/or Inclusive Learning Teacher on student(s) progress and makes recommendations for further assistance Collaboratively modifies classroom and curriculum materials to meet the student and/or groups specific needs Assists students in the development of appropriate academic, social, behavior and life skill goals. Encourages and supports all students in development of skills and interests to promote independence Assists student(s) integrating and transitioning within the regular school system or into work/community environment Assists student(s) with specialized supports such as devices, equipment and/or approved service dogs as per Administrative Procedure 205.1 AP Attends to student personal needs, assisting with feeding, hygiene, toileting, and other personal care Takes part in professional learning and specialized training as required and supported by the school or Central Services Awareness of, and the ability to respond appropriately to the complex needs of all student(s) Supervises student(s) during instructional and non-instructional periods, such as in the classroom, gym, on field trips and/or on playgrounds Works with multi-disciplinary team members to carry out prescribed exercises and programs Acts as a liaison or advocate for all students Engages in team meetings and parent meetings or provides input as-appropriate Provides information to other staff with regard to specific student programs/information Administers medication as per Administrative Procedure 203.1 AP Administration of Medication/Medical Assistance to Students Takes necessary precautions and follows AHS (School K-12) & OHS guidelines when supporting students to protect staff and students Performs other assigned comparable duties which are within the knowledge and skills required by the job Email contact information for 3 professional references must be included in your Apply to Education Profile as references may be contacted via email prior to interviews. By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant consents/agrees that the principal or designate can contact current or previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer and contacting references. An original acceptable criminal records check with vulnerable sector check will be a condition of employment. Closing Information: Applications must be submitted online, via Apply to Education. Only online applications will be accepted. If you require assistance with the application system, please contact Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com. Deadline: Resume review will begin on December 9th, 2024. *Please note that applications submitted for this position may also be considered for future opportunities within the division. For further information, please contact: Jody Cook, Principal Wainwright Jr/Sr High School Phone: 780-842-4481 All applications received by the deadline will be considered. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.