Educational Assistant - Long Term - FTE

Educational Assistant

Under the direction and the supervision of the Principal and in consultation with the Learning Resource Teacher (LRT) and classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant is responsible for the provision of support to students with exceptional needs within the school. The position involves dealing with confidential information and requires ongoing flexibility and diversity.

In support of student learning, teaching, and other professional staff, the responsibilities are many and varied and include supporting the instruction of individual and/or groups of students in an academic and/or integrated class environment, overseeing special education students and implementing special education programs related to behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs, where required.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of specific social/emotional and physical needs of students with learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, developmental disabilities or physical challenges.

• Incumbents must possess a secondary school diploma and either a two‑year or three‑year Community College Diploma in one of the following:
  Child & Youth Worker, Registered Early Childhood Educator, Behavioral Science Technician, Educational Assistant, Developmental Services Worker, Social Service Worker, Registered Nurse, Registered Nursing Assistant, Registered Practical Nurse.
• Bachelor Degrees in Child Studies, Sociology and Psychology will be recognized.
• Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training/certification is an asset.
• Related work experience would be an asset.

* RECE registration in good standing

** Nursing diplomas must be accompanied by proof of current certification

• Possesses individual knowledge and skills applied in the support of student behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs (e.g. sign language, non-violent crisis intervention, behaviour management skills)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of specific social/emotional and physical needs of students with learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, developmental disabilities, or physical challenges
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Well-developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Working knowledge of word processing, Internet, email and related educational computer programs
• Ability to interact appropriately with students, parents, co-workers, Board personnel and community agencies
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and non-confrontational under pressure
• High degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, tact and discretion is essential
• Ability to act as both a team player and independently with minimal supervision

• In collaboration with the classroom teacher and the LRT, supports the development and implementation of goals based on the academic needs of the students and as outlined in the IEP for student success.
• Supports the development, implementation, review, evaluation, revision and monitoring of therapeutic programs as identified by Board personnel and external agencies.
• Administers medication and maintains medication records when authorized by the school Administrator or designate, in accordance with Board policy and protocols, student safety and in compliance with medication prescription.
• Adheres to the student plan of personal/physical care needs (e.g. dressing, feeding, lifting and toileting, supporting catheterization care) in support of student safety and well‑being.
• Supports and encourages the use of a variety of adaptive and assistive technology in response to unique learning needs and to support the communication needs of students.
• Supports the communication needs of a student through sign language, braille, speech impediment exercises, augmentative communication methods and interpreting, where required.
• Supports the teacher’s student records by gathering and maintaining data/records/forms/daily logs of student progress, behavior, and implementation of special education programs.
• In consultation with the school based and system based teams, supports the teaching staff in implementing, reviewing, evaluating, revising and monitoring…