Educational Assistant - Temporary

Position: Educational Assistant - Temporary - Full-time
Job Details
The successful candidate will have the ability to work with minimal supervision under the direction of the classroom teacher and learning coach. They will provide flexible support to students/children according to their changing needs and to facilitate and encourage independence in all areas of student/child development.

Full-time hours are based on the school year calendar, with work scheduled Monday to Thursday and on designated Fridays, for a total of approximately 32.5 hours per week.

The Education Assistant will establish effective working relationships with teachers, parents and the community. A strong background and expertise working with students with a wide range of physical, cognitive, social and emotional differences including:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Trauma

Down Syndrome

medically fragile

mild, moderate and severe intellectual delays

ADHD

self-care personal assistance

Experience working with students with complex needs that includes collaboration with educational support teams and therapists, such as SLP, OT, and Behavioral Consultants is an asset. If you would describe yourself as possessing a love for all children, with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to multi-task in a busy school team environment then we welcome your application.  Preferred applicants will have a Educational Assistant Certificate.

Pay Grid Level I - High School Diploma
Pay Grid Level II (Certified) - Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma, or a High School Diploma and the equivalent of a minimum of one (1) year of full-time post secondary course study.

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