Educational Assistant 2 - Redwater

At Sturgeon Public Schools, we offer Educational Assistants the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, close-knit rural community. Join our team and help shape the future of students while enjoying a collaborative environment and work-life balance.Sturgeon Public Schools is recruiting for a Full-Time Temporary Educational Assistant 2 for a work assignment at Redwater School. Located in the Town of Redwater, the school offers a unique small-town environment and serves approximately 300 students from grades 5-12. Approximately 25 staff work together as a team to provide exemplary education for all students. Redwater School embodies a well-rounded philosophy in education through arts, academics, athletics, entrepreneurship, and citizenship. Community spirit energizes the hallways encouraging students to Make a Difference while pursuing their unique paths to success. This assignment is subject to change based on operational requirements.FTE: 1.0 FTE; 32.5 hrs/ week; Monday to Friday; Full-Time Temporary Initial Assignment: Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant will work in the Specialized Programming classroom. Qualifications & Experience: Educational Assistant or Early Childhood certificate or diploma Experience working with students with varying abilities, academic levels, and behaviors, knowledge of students with Autism, fetal alcohol effects (FAE) Basic or Intermediate First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or equivalent Preference is given to applicants having experience and training with varying abilities, Autism, BehaviorsEquivalencies that consist of a combination of education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to formal education requirements may be considered Hourly Rate: $18.82 - $23.57 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 and may be filled on a temporary basis. All new employees to Sturgeon Public School Division are required to submit a recent (within 6 months), clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector included (from your local RCMP station) prior to commencement of employment.Applications for this position will be accepted on applytoeducation click the Apply button above. All completed applications received by the deadline will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.