Description
EIPS is recruiting a temporary part-time ECS Educational Assistant at Westboro Elementary. This is a part time position, following the ECS B schedule of Tuesday, Thursday, and select Fridays supporting students in the kindergarten classroom.
Westboro Elementary serves approximately 245 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 18 teaching staff and 16 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.
Westboro Elementary is an educational community where people work collaboratively to develop their own, as well as each other's potential. The school believes forging a partnership with the home is essential to maximizing student development intellectually, emotionally, socially, creatively and physically.
Commencing October 1, 2024 to June 25, 2025
Up to 19.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Thursday and varying Fridays at 6.5 hours per day)
Open to internal and external applicants
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Key Duties/Responsibilities
Educational Assistants (EAs) assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and with other school activities. EAs work as members of the school and student support team.
The EA provides routine and repetitive instructional support. Under the direction of the teacher, an EA assists the student in acquiring the education and skills necessary for advancement in the educational setting. To reach this objective, the EA follows an individually prescribed learning program, through team planning and working one-on-one with the student(s). This involves routine recording, basic charting and logging of observations. EAs may provide personal care and additional assistance for students depending on their particular needs.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
High School Diploma
Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset
First Aid certificate would be an asset
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is an asset.
Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset
Minimum of one-year related experience
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
Strong oral and listening communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills combined with tact and diplomacy
Strong organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student scheduling
Reliability and dependability
Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other team members and students
Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning, including communication devices
Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students
Ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies
Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments
Willingness to tend to the personal care needs of students if required
Note: This position might require lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift between 10 to 50 lbs., the ability to carry, push and pull between 10 to 50 lbs., and the ability to stand, walk and sit frequently. The incumbent may be subject to challenging behaviours of students.
For more information, please contact Shelby Labrecque Principal at 780-467-7751 or email shelby.labrecque@eips.ca.
Only online applications will be accepted.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.
