EA Specialized Program FTE

Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you!

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan, and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what guide us. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful, essential, relevant, authentic, and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement. PSD also values trustworthy, respectful relationships that promote resilience as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal:
Student Success & Well-being.

The Parkland School Division currently has a Permanent Full-time EA Specialized position (1.0 FTE) available at Ecole Broxton Park School in the REAL program.

Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including therapists, teachers, parents/guardians, facilitators, administrators, and other Education Assistants. Provide personal care support, including toileting, feeding and hygiene. Support students in Speech and Language, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Behavioural and Medical needs. Experience with complex needs classrooms, familiarity with assistive technology and communication systems, feeding tubes, lifts, Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention training, and ability and willingness to provide hands‑on supervision while using playground equipment is preferred.

• Work under the supervision of one teacher or several different teachers
• Work independently with students or in the classroom with the teacher
• Work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class or in a special program
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Perform clerical tasks in the classroom or school

The EA Specialized Program employees provide routine and repetitive instructional support. Under the direction of the teacher, the EA assists the student in acquiring the education and skills necessary for advancement in the educational setting. To reach this objective, the EA follows an individually prescribed learning program through team planning and working one‑on‑one with the student(s). This involves routine recording, basic charting, and logging of observations on anecdotal record sheets or data sheets.

EA does provide personal care to students.

• Provide assistance in all curriculum areas/one on one or in small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Help with organizing notebooks, timetables, agendas, and lockers.
• Scribe notes from the board, scribe and read exams for students as required.
• Modify and adapt the program for individual students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals and adaptive devices.
• Assist students with computer access.
• Provide support to students utilizing various educational software packages.
• Providing assistance to communicate with peers and adults in the school (e.g., American Sign Language, assistive tech. devices).
• Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students.

• Under direction of the teacher, observe, chart and monitor individual student progress and behavior.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and secure environment for both students and staff through the application…