Education Assistant - Lethbridge Schools

at  Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate School Division

EDUCATION ASSISTANT – Lethbridge Schools
This position is open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our New Employees page.
We are looking to hire a temporary 28.0 hour per week Education Assistant to serve our schools in Lethbridge. This assignment is to commence as soon as possible and terminate June 26, 2025. This position is covered by the CUPE 1825 collective agreement. Please quote Posting #3822501.
The Education Assistant provides assistance to children with various degrees of need in the learning environment under the direction and supervision of the Inclusive Education Liaison, the classroom teacher, and the principal. In this position it is necessary to be physically fit in order to actively engage students in all aspects of their educational program. Confidentiality is of utmost importance in achieving the common good for all students. Through collaborative team-based structure, the Education Assistant will carry out tasks as assigned by both the daily and program supervisors.

EDUCATION :

Education Assistant Certificate and/or Diploma or Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate and/or Diploma or equivalent;
Special consideration will be given to candidates who have completed the Brain Story Certification through Alberta Family Wellness https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/training.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

At least one-year experience working with students with special programming needs.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

First Aid training;
Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments Training (SIVA) Certificate;
Training and experience with augmentative communication systems;
Experience working on academic goals with students who have multiple barriers.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS :

Understands that it is of paramount importance to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of the school community;
Excellent communication skills;
Willing to participate in new learning opportunities;
Ability to take responsibility for individual student needs;
Ability to contribute in a collaborative team-based learning structure.
For more information regarding this position, please contact the Director of Support Service, Mrs. Crystal Lothian at lothianc@holyspirit.ab.ca
Interested, qualified applicants are asked to apply online with a complete application package by 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2024 .

Please refer the Job description for details