Educational Assistant - PRS, High Prairie, Alberta

The High Prairie School Division

is inviting applicants for :

Educational Assistant

Prairie River School

Prairie River Junior High School is located in the town of High Prairie in northern Alberta within Big Lakes County. It is located at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 749, approximately 371 kilometres northwest of Edmonton and 118 kilometres west of Slave Lake.

In addition to academic programming, PRJHS boasts an exceptionally strong student athletics program including basketball, golf, volleyball, track and field, badminton, cross-country running and archery.

We continue to maintain a tradition of excellence for student achievement at various levels of competition. The school further offers a full arts program including fine arts, performing arts, and industrial arts as well as a variety of option courses.

We are a Restorative Practices School that seeks to support students and staff as we build the skills to repair relationships that have been harmed by serious conflict and unaddressed issues.

Requirements :

Cover Letter and Resume

Three professional references

Successful candidates must produce an ORIGINAL , acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.

The following would be assets to your application :

Early Childhood Training and / or Teacher Assistant Certificate

First Aid Training

Previous experience working with students with special needs and behavioral difficulties

Previous experience working with speech / language programs

Excellent communication skills

Job Description :

Primary Function : Assist teachers in the implementation of educational and therapy programs that address physical, mental, behavioural, health and safety needs of students.

Performance Responsibilities :

• Implement Individual Program Plans under the supervision and direction of the teacher;
• Assist the teacher in providing data for student evaluation;
• Alert teacher to any special circumstances regarding the student;
• Assist with large, small groups or individual students;
• Comply with and assist in teacher's methods of maintaining classroom discipline;
• Assist with field trips;
• Adapt classroom activities to the capabilities of the student. Encourage the student to function as a member of the group by involving other students in activities and encouraging independence and self-help skills;

Monitor the student in class and on the playground to prevent physical danger and reinforce social and learning behaviours.

• Participate in travel, training and off-campus activities;
• Accompany the student to and from the bus, taxi, etc. Escort student on bus, taxi, etc.;
• Conduct prescribed therapeutic and exercise programs for physically exceptional students;

Attend to personal needs of students with disabilities in the program, e.g. feeding, toileting, general physical care to maintain comfort.

• Secure students in walkers or other equipment, move or position students, etc.;
• Participate in all facets of the program designed to develop the language, independence, mobility and self-help skills of severely handicapped students, under the direction of the teacher or multi-disciplinary teams;
• Assist in maintaining individual student's progress records for review and program planning. Provide observations on progress, behaviours as required and work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team as required;
• Prepare instructional material under the teacher's direction;
• Prepare and set out lesson supplies and equipment;
• Clean and store materials and equipment after use;
• Display student's work and prepare bulletin board displays;
• Mark objective lists and routine exercises;

Continues to improve expertise and job-related skills; and

Other responsibilities as assigned by the teacher / Principal.

Upon joining us, you will find a skilled team that is positive and supportive. Our employees enjoy the fun, children-focused environment, and you’ll appreciate being encouraged to reach for your full potential!

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require assistance with the application, please contact ApplyToEducation at :

1-877-900-5627or email [email protected].