ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking passionate Educational Assistants (EA) who are organized and looking for an enriching experience to be part of the new school team. The Educational Assistant is expected to work with behaviours related/associated with conduct, obsessive/compulsive, trauma and stress related, severe chronic depressive, feeding and/or eating disorders etc. Other behaviours related to ADHD, emotional/behavioural, learning and speech & Language-related disabilities may be encountered.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPrimary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Support students' growth in the areas of cognition, communication, physical and social developmentSupport and/or implement teacher directed programmingWork collaborative under guidance of teacher, inclusive education teacher and members of a multi-disciplinary team,Implement specialist (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language, etc) strategies to achieve required goalsImplement behaviour management and educational strategies that facilitate student learningDocument student progress as directed.Communicate effectively with students using age appropriate positive reinforcements and/or school specific behaviour strategiesObserve student behaviour with focus on achieving positive behavioural/educational outcomes and mitigate/prevent negative onesProvide high level of structure to facilitate completion of required learning outcomesWork and play at student's physical level of their activitiesProvide support in use of adaptive and learning technologies using a variety of devices and associated programsSuccessfully implement the Positive Behaviour Plan(PBP),



if requiredAble to understand, implement and support modified curriculumAble to work with and support students with Autism or complex medical needsPhysically handle and transfer students when unsafePhysical ability to lift and move studentsProvide school directed indoor and outdoor student supervisionKEY REQUIREMENTSEducational Assistant Certificate or above is requiredRelated degree or diploma is considered an assetPrevious related experience is requiredExperience working in a First Nations community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is a definite assetClean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector requiredValid class 5 Driver's License & Clean Driver's Abstract requiredComputer literate - including fluency with e-mail, internet and Microsoft Office program.Successful candidate willbe required to live in (or relocate to) Fort McMurray, AlbertaWHY APPLY?An employer matched Pension PlanComprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverageOn-site Fitness Centre because a healthy work-life balance is key to us!The opportunity to work with a community that is committed to protecting its traditional landsABOUT FORT MCKAYThe Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members,



including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay - a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.ABOUT ELSIE FABIAN SCHOOL - Come Join the Team!The Elsie Fabian School opened its doors September of 2022 and we are looking for dynamic and passionate Educators who love Northern Living to join the team! The school incorporates both the Dene and Cree Language, culture, and Land-Based Education where students learn about their rich local history. Fort McKay is looking for talented educators who practice and believe that the well-being of the child is at the center of everything; this is the shared practice and belief of the Fort McKay elders, parents and community members.The foundation of the Elsie Fabian School is engagement in teaching and learning, parents and community, culture and traditions, and a school environment based on the principles of love, responsibility, respect, listening, nurturing, relationships, humility and learning. Join us and be apart of the Fort McKay community - a Nation that is committed to advancing quality education for all First Nations learners by connecting to land and honouring our languages.*Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous status in your application#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Educational Assistant - (Wood Buffalo)
🏢 Elsie Fabian School
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