School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

We invite applications for the position of:

- On-call Education Assistant
- On-call Education Assistants (EA's) temporarily replace Elementary and Secondary EAs working in assignments who are absent.
- The current On-Call rate of pay is $28.29 per hour plus 16.3% in lieu of benefits.

Elementary and Secondary Education Assistants support individual students or groups of students in grades K-12. EAs support students and assist behaviour resource, learning support and classroom teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management. EAs may be assigned by their supervisor to work in a variety of classrooms and/or school programs such as: Life Skills, Prep Program, ENTER, swim programs, field trips, etc.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 education and completion of a post-secondary certificate or diploma preferably a Human Services Worker Program certificate or related discipline. Preference will be given to those with course work in child/adolescent development, behaviour management, first aid, Autism or other related disciplines.





Equivalency will be considered for those with 2+ years of experience providing student support in an structured environment.; experience working with children or youth in a structured environment; commitment to the pursuit of continual learning and recertification as required; French language proficiency if assigned to a French Immersion classroom; ability to model language on communication systems at a child's level; valid Class 5 B.
C. driver's license and license appropriate to the type of equipment/vehicle being operated and a personal vehicle available for use on the job is preferred; ability to work effectively with staff and students; willingness to provide curriculum support to students in academic and elective classes such as shop, cooking, physical education, if assigned by the supervisor; willingness to work in an inclusionary setting supporting differentiated instruction with adapted and modified curriculum; meets the physical requirements of the position including lifting, bending, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds if assigned to a physically-dependent student; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Duties are performed under the supervision of the school Principal, Vice Principal and the Principal of Inclusive Education or designate. Follows the guidance and leadership of the applicable teacher(s): behaviour resource, district support, prep program, learning support, AACSLP,



and classroom teacher; provides support to individual or small groups of students in multiple settings as assigned by the supervisor including: classroom instruction, activities of daily living, and behaviour support for students in accordance with the individual education plan.

Carries out personal and health care routines as directed; duties may be at the classroom level or across multiple classroom settings. Assists students in off-site program activities and work experience activities as required; provides information to school-based team, itinerant staff or relevant agency personnel as requested by School/Program Leaders; participates in student specific training as required, which may include training by nursing support services, physiotherapists and other professionals as necessary; participates in student observation, data collection and implementation of Individual and Behaviour Support Plans; follows Student Learning Plans, Student Safety Plans and Employee Risk Reduction Plans; facilitates inclusion of students with diverse learning needs into class and school activities; commits to building positive relationships with all students; follows proper work procedures, observes all regulations pertinent to the work, maintains a positive working relationship with other employees, and cooperates in maintaining a healthy learning and working environment; performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor; student supervision as required by the Principal or Vice Principal

Work Environment:

Education

Assistants are expected to work in various school and community settings, providing support to students with physical or intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities may include impleme

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