EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Educational Assistant Certificate or a certificate/diploma in a related field
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- Training in preventative/de-escalating behaviour, or willingness to become certified
- Minimum one (1) year experience working with students with challenging behavior and applyingpositive behavior supports is considered and asset
- CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to become certified is considered an asset
- An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and ina timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to carry out the plans and directions of teaching staff to assist students
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with students and staff
• Ability to adapt to dynamic situations, while successfully managing a high level of stress
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative team settings
• Excellent multi-tasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of child development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employmentProof of qualifications/education as required by the position
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  Open to: Internal and External applicants
  Salary Range: $24.59-$29.87 hourly rate

• Provides assistance to students as identified in their individualized plans including those studentswho require additional types of supports such as personal, medical care, and safety needs
• Implements and reinforces strategies as directed by the teacher(s) and identified in studentPersonalized Learning Plan (PLP), Individualized Program Plans (IPP), Behaviour Support Plans(BSP), safety plans, and medical plans, in programming for the diverse needs of students
• Records observations and other data on behavioral challenges and creates records that can beused to support positive behavior strategies for students
• Participates in collaborative planning meetings for IPP’s or SSP’s as requested
• Provides assistance with preparation of individualized program materials under the direction ofthe classroom teacher/student support teacher
• Actively promotes student learning and independence
• Facilitates interaction among students with special needs and their peers
• Respects confidentiality and maintains privacy of information related to students and personnel
• Supports students with routine personal care activities such as toileting, movement, personalhygiene, eating, drinking, and feeding
• Assists in exercising, adaptive physical education, range of motion programs and fine and grossmotor skills development as directed by a specialist and monitored by a teacher
• Supports students’ medical needs as directed, including assisting the student with transfers, tubefeeding and managing tracheotomy needs, oxygen, catheterization, administration of prescriptionmedication, and other routine medical requirements