Job Requirements The Education Assistant, Complex Needs aids and supports in the educational, behavioral and/or health related services programming for students with complex physical and/or medical needs as directed by the teacher or personnel and supervised by the Principal.

The Education

Assistant, Complex Needs is a member of the student’s Learning Team and provides educational support in either the classroom and/or in-home, depending upon the conditions.

Specific Accountabilities

- Performs physically demanding tasks to meet the unique and personal needs of students with complex physical and/or medical needs, e.g., hand-over-hand instruction, lifting and transferring, personal hygiene, toileting/diapering, feeding, range of motion, walking and stretching, physical restraint to manage inappropriate behavior, disinfecting and general housekeeping

- Participates in providing one-on-one (1:1) support for Learner Support Plan goals and objectives, while promoting a secure, calm and positive learning environment

- Documents observations and maintains records in compliance with Alberta Education’s mandates and monitoring expectations

- Manages inappropriate behavior, including implementation of physical restraint techniques when required

- Prepares materials,



constructs and assembles displays in relation to support for students with special needs

- Demonstrates initiative and independence in the management of class time and/or in-home

- Works collaboratively with the homebased team - PCA or LPN, when required

- Assists students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services and attendance at Mass at local parishes

Qualifications

- Diploma in Rehabilitation or Disability Studies or in a related field of study, or

- High School Diploma and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with complex physical, behavioral and/or medical needs students

- Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification

- Successful completion of training in non-violent crisis intervention

- Successful completion of training in proper lifting and transferring techniques

- Ability to deal with the social/emotional and mental health challenges of working with children who are often active and demanding

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Physically able to meet all phyical demands for this position

Please see Education Assistant Physical Demand Requirements for the position

📌 Education Assistant - Complex Needs (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Catholic School District
📍 Calgary