Description
JOB POSTING CUPE 24/25 - 19
Legal School
Educational Assistant
Part Time (16.25 hours per week) - Mornings
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree, those of Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal, Morinville, St. Albert, Alexander First Nation and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming, Christ-centered learning community, where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Position: An Educational Assistant is required to assist students with mild/moderate learning needs, severe social/emotional behavioral challenges, and/or medical needs.
Duties to Commence: As soon as possible
Qualifications & Duties:
Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.
Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students, and support the Division’s goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
Completion of the Education Assistant Program at MacEwan University or equivalent post-secondary training is an asset.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset.
Experience with assisting with the implementation of student Individual Program Plans.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a strong, interdisciplinary team.
Display a positive approach to students with social-emotional-behavioral needs.
Experience assisting with the implementation of positive, proactive behavioural interventions including competence using specific strategies such as visual supports, sensory supports, reinforcement schedules, teaching problem-solving skills, social stories, etc. and experience with Positive Behavioral Supports.
Experience helping to facilitate positive peer interactions among students.
First Aid and CPR training would be an asset.
Physically able to assist students (i.e. running, lifting, toileting etc.).
Experience at the Elementary level would be beneficial.
Knowledge and experience working with diverse learners who are on the autism spectrum would be an asset.
For more information on this position, please contact:
Lisa Kleparchuk, Principal
Phone: 780 - 961-3791
Email: lkleparchuk@gsacrd.ab.ca
Only online applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted.
Note: Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
