Educational Assistant
Calgary, AB, Canada
Job Description
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Education Assistant (EA) Reports to - The EA works under the supervision of an EI coordinator. The Job The primary role of the education assistant is:
Work may include after-school hours to attend an IPP or staff meeting, observe a therapy session, or training. Job Type: Part-time Flexible Language Requirement:
- To work as part of the Program Unit Funding (PUF) team (coordinator, therapists and parents.)
- Support the child in the classroom environment following the goals and strategies on the child\xe2\x80\x99s
- Daily documentation of the child\xe2\x80\x99s progress.
- Implement lesson and support plans, as per the child\xe2\x80\x99s IPP, as directed by the early intervention lead.
- Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by demonstrating an activity and/or helping the child understand the material and adapt the information to their learning style.
- Work with the child one-on-one or in a small group as required, to enhance their learning or aid with behaviour regulation.
- Enforce school and class rules to help teach the child appropriate behaviour. Provide comfort to distressed children through compassion and tact.
- Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment such as gym equipment, toys, craft materials, and snacks.
- Use assistive technology or equipment as required to support the child\xe2\x80\x99s learning and behaviour.
- Help the child with basic needs, such as eating or personal hygiene.
- Ensure that a daily report is done. Provide observations and feedback to the teacher and early intervention coordinator on student behaviour to help monitor the child\xe2\x80\x99s progress.
- Attend IPP meetings and therapy sessions as scheduled throughout the year.
- Oversee FCB\xe2\x80\x99s children and make sure that they are safe during outdoor activities.
- Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination.
- A positive attitude.
- Good health and physical fitness.
- An ability to deal with the stress of working with one or more children who are active and demanding.
- An ability to interact with children in a tactful, empathetic manner.
- Keen observation skills.
- Good writing and speaking skills.
- An ability to take direction and work as a team member.
- A commitment to the development, progress, and inclusion of students with special needs.
- Minimum high school diploma.
- Preferred education is EA diploma or equivalent post-secondary education.
- Experience working with children with special needs and/or with difficult behaviours an asset.
- Experience working on communication/speech/language an asset.
- Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR \xe2\x80\x93 level C certification; can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame.
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
- A current criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
Work may include after-school hours to attend an IPP or staff meeting, observe a therapy session, or training. Job Type: Part-time Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
- Monday to Friday
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2155068
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCalgary, AB, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned