Education Assistant II (0.571 FTE)

Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you!

Who we are and what we value :

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what guide us. We assure supportive learning environments, meaningful experiences and healthy relationships that create opportunities to develop resilience, to gain diversity in perspectives and to achieve enduring success for both staff and students.

The Parkland School Division has a Permanent Part-time (0.571 FTE) Education Assistant II position available at Ecole Broxton Park School, in Spruce Grove, Alberta.This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Position Overview :

Parkland School Division is seeking a skilled and compassionate Educational Assistant to support a student with complex needs (Autism Spectrum Disorder) in an individualized program. This role requires a candidate experienced in working with diverse behavioral and developmental needs and able to create a safe, and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in child and youth care or a strong foundation in positive behavior supports.

Responsibilities :

Provide targeted support to a student with complex needs in an individualized environment working as part of a team with a teacher providing individualized strategies to support behavior, social interactions, and academic engagement.

Assist the student in managing transitions, developing self-regulation skills, and participating fully in learning activities.

Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including teachers, behavioral specialists, and other Student Services staff, to align support strategies and interventions.

Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and engagement, communicating updates and observations to the team.

Foster a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment that promotes the student’s well-being and personal development.

Qualifications :

Experience working with students with complex needs in a classroom or specialized program setting.

Background in child and youth care, or related experience in positive behavior supports and behavioral intervention strategies.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Knowledge of adaptive learning strategies and techniques for students with diverse learning and behavioral profiles.

Certification as an Educational Assistant or equivalent is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications :

Training in positive behavior interventions, crisis prevention, and / or trauma-informed practices.

Experience with assistive technology or other tools designed to support individualized learning needs.

This position requires an original copy of a current clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector and an original copy of a child intervention record check.

This position is covered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 5543

Hours of Work : 20 hours / week (Monday to Friday)

Pay Rate : $22.25-24.98 / hr (Pay Group 2)

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH APPLY TO EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

How to Apply :

Applying is a two-step process. First you must register and create a portfolio, then you must apply to the job posting by following the steps below :

Click the position title of the job that you wish to apply to and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click 'APPLY'.

Jobs that you have applied to will appear under the Jobs Applied To' tab in the Job Postings section. You will also receive a confirmation email.

For technical support while applying to a position online, please contact our service provider for assistance :

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Phone : 1-877-900-5627

Email : [email protected]

Hours : 5 : 30am-5 : 00pm, Monday through Friday

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.