Description
Hours of work Monday - Wednesday 8:25 a.m. - 3:25 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. & Friday 8:20 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Milk River Elementary School is a K-5 school that will soon amalgamate with Erle Rivers High School, once this has happened the new name will be Milk River Ridge School.
Milk River Elementary School’s 14 employees currently provide educational services to approximately 80 students from Milk River and area. The school is a collaborative environment where support staff are encouraged to share his/her insight into student learning.
Milk River Elementary School is currently seeking a dedicated educational assistant who fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment. The role will encompass guiding students in self-regulation strategies, working closely with teachers to address behavioural issues, and collaborating to keep students focused on their work. If you're driven by the desire to make a significant, positive impact on students' lives and contribute to their overall development, we warmly invite you to join our team at Milk River Elementary School.
As part of the Milk River Elementary School team, support staff will be required to:
- Assist the students with the completion of coursework and assignments.
- Help each student participate and succeed.
- Work with teachers to keep students on task and focused on their work.
- Help students with hygiene and toileting habits.
- Work with OT, PT, and SLP to implement strategies for student success.
- Work with teachers and the LST to implement individualized strategies from ISPs and behaviour plans.
- Deal with behavioural issues.
- Help students use their self-regulation strategies.
- Take part in professional development.
- Build relationships with co-workers, student’s families, and community service providers.
Why Join Team Horizon?
A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.
Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.
Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed
Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth
Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)
Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance
Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. Please note that applicants must be of legal age (18) to obtain a Criminal Records Check, to include the Vulnerable Sector Check. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
