Educational Assistant \xe2\x80\x93 Special Needs (term)
BULLETIN NUMBER: 862/P/22 DATE POSTED: March 29, 2023
SCHOOL: VICTOR H. L. WYATT SCHOOL
COMMENCING: May 1, 2023 until June 30, 2023 or one day prior to return of incumbent
COMPENSATION: Educational Assistant 2 Payband $24.12 to $27.97
HOURS: 5.5 hours per day
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
An Educational Assistant is required to assist within the instructional program. Duties include the introduction to and
reinforcement of life skills, looking after the special needs of students, and the supervision and monitoring of their
behaviour.
REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \xe2\x80\xa2
completion of Educational Assistant/Para Educator program or related area of post-secondary education is required \xe2\x80\xa2
completion of Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive Students (WEVAS) or equivalent training is strongly preferred \xe2\x80\xa2
First Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days) \xe2\x80\xa2
valid Manitoba Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license, driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle may be required \xe2\x80\xa2
knowledge and experience working with physically, behaviourally and cognitively challenged students \xe2\x80\xa2
strong knowledge of or training in crisis intervention, anger and behaviour management techniques \xe2\x80\xa2
demonstrated ability to work as a team member \xe2\x80\xa2
excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2
demonstrated ability to explain concepts and issues to children and develop rapport with students, on a one-to-one basis and in group settings \xe2\x80\xa2
good problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret situations accurately and act accordingly \xe2\x80\xa2
ability to assist in the area of personal care needs \xe2\x80\xa2
ability to support student participation and participate in swim programming as required \xe2\x80\xa2
a positive outlook with a belief in the ethic of caring and inclusion \xe2\x80\xa2
ability to meet physical demands of position which may include lifting or transferring \xe2\x80\xa2
a specific gender may be required depending on the individual needs and programming requirements involved with a student
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Louis Riel School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of
equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.
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Apply by using the LRSD online submission process at www.lrsd.net \xe2\x80\xa2
Include in your resume and cover letter your strengths and abilities in relation to the preferred qualifications listed above \xe2\x80\xa2
Identify the names and contact information of three references \xe2\x80\xa2
Address cover letter and resume to Jordana Greenberg, Director, Staff Services \xe2\x80\xa2
Quote the Bulletin Number on the application; a separate application is required for each job bulletin \xe2\x80\xa2
Upload your resume and cover letter as one document \xe2\x80\xa2
Selection of candidates shall adhere to existing CUPE 3473 collective agreement provisions \xe2\x80\xa2
Offer of employment with the Louis Riel School Division is subject to the results of a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and clear report from the Child Abuse Registry

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2023