Educational Assistant - Special Needs (Term) BULLETIN NUMBER: 737/P/24 DATE POSTED: November 15, 2024 SCHOOL: ITINERANT - School and Classroom Support Team (4 Positions, 1 Bilingual) COMMENCING : As soon as can be arranged and will end June 27, 2025, unless sooner rescinded. COMPENSATION :Educational Assistant 2 Payband $24.12 to $27.97 HOURS :6.0 hours per day JOB SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Divisional Principal of School and Classroom Supports, an Itinerant Educational Assistant - Special Needs (EASN) supports students’ physical, social, academic, and behavioural well-being. An itinerant EASN introduces, reinforces, and models life skills and positive behaviour, assists in delivering instructional programming, implements strategies for student growth and development, and provides care and supervision of students in various schools and environments.

This posting will be used to fill 4 separate positions (3 Regular EASN and 1 Bilingual). RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**:

- As the Itinerant Educational Assistant - Special Needs, you will:

- Support development of skills and growth, fostering independence working with the assigned school’s administration,

- classroom and student service teacher(s), and clinicians for individual or groups of students.

- Implement student specific plans and articulated student programming, including preparation and organization of

- materials, as directed.

- Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.

- Perform a variety of record-keeping procedures as required.

- Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional time.

- Assist students with mobility as needed and required.





- Employ strategies to support personal safety when working with students by understanding and being prepared for the

- work workplace; utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) :

- Completion of Educational Assistant diploma AND a minimum of two (2) years working with children of all ages; preference

will be given to those who have experience working with children with physical, cognitive and /or behavioural challenges OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary education training and experience.

- First Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days).
- Completion of Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States (WEVAS), Working Safely with Students, and Respect
- in School or equivalent training is required.
- and academic needs of students demonstrated ability to adapt to changing and work as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
- Fluent communication skills in French are required for one position, otherwise considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with students, on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
- Understanding of human development for infancy to early childhood,



middle childhood to early adolescence, and
- adolescence to young adulthood.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, to interpret situations accurately and to respond appropriately and responsibly.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to changing school environments and student needs.
- Ability to support K-12 academic programming including literacy and numeracy.
- Ability to assist students with personal care needs.
- A positive outlook with a belief in the ethic of caring and inclusion.
- Ability to meet physical demands of the position which may include lifting, transferring, and the ability to move alongside

the student.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
- Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines.
- Valid Manitoba Driver’s License, current Driver’s Abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle when required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.

- Include in your resume and cover letter your strengths and abilities and clearly define how you meet eligibility for the role.
- Identify the names and contact information of three references.
- Address cover letter and resume to Staff Services, Louis Riel School Division.
- Upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., Thursday November 21, 2024.

📌 Itinerant - 6.0 Educational Assistant - Special (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Louis Riel School Divisionle Division Scolaire Louis Riel
📍 Winnipeg