Employment Classification: Regular (Term) Educational Assistant 2 (EA2) - MUST BE ABLE TO MANAGE MALE HYGIENE/ TOILETING ISSUES; MUST BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SWIMMING PROGRAM; MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE MALE SUPERVISION IN THE WASHROOM/CHANGE ROOM.
Hours: 6 hours per day
Start Date: As soon as possible
*School/Location to be assigned
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT 2 (EA2)
Position Description
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of school administrators and with the input of other professionals, Educational Assistants promote and support inclusive practices within Pembina Trails School Division. Educational Assistants work collaboratively in assisting students with diverse needs and abilities, fostering engagement in the learning environment.
Duties included in the role of all Educational Assistants:
Working within established school structures, including classroom management structures, behavioural rules and student expectations
Working with students with behavioural and learning challenges
Providing academic assistance to students in classroom, small group and individual settings
Delivering specialized or adapted programming to students under the direction of the classroom teacher and resource teacher
Providing documentation of students-specific program performance
Providing supports for students with challenging educational needs
Supervising recess and lunch duty
Supervising and assisting with the swim program
Administering student medication as determined by the student’s U.R.I.S. plan
Supporting students in community based programs
Supporting students’ emotional, behavioural and physical needs
Being flexible in terms of adapting to students’ educational programming
Using augmentative and alternative communication
Facilitating the transport of students between education sites
Duties specific to the role of an EA2 include some or all of the following tasks:
Diapering and assisting with or providing for personal care needs
Providing toileting assistance to students
Lifting and assisting with transitional movements and mobility training
Administering health care procedures including gastronomy feeding
Utilizing specialized devices and equipment
Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $26.65 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-09-22
