Educational Assistant Part-time

Buffalo Trail Public Sch ools is committed to maximizing student learning in a safe and caring environment supported by a highly effective team.

Mannville school requires a part-time Educational Assistant to work in our school with our pre-school program. The successful applicant for this position will be working 6.

25 hours a day, 2 days a week (every Tuesday and Thursday).

The successful candidate specific criteria :

Experience with supporting individuals with language delays, behaviour challenges, emotional dysregulation, fine and gross motor delays is an asset

The successful candidate may include the following (under the direction of the teacher) :

Implements educational instruction to identified student(s) including researching, preparing and collecting materials and supplies

Assists in appropriate student data collection, monitors, observes and reports to the classroom teacher and / or Inclusive Learning Teacher on student(s) progress and makes recommendations for further assistance

Collaboratively modifies classroom and curriculum materials to meet the student and / or group’s specific needs

Assists students in the development of appropriate academic, social, behavior and life skill goals. Encourages and supports all students in development of skills and interests to promote independence

Assists student(s) integrating and transitioning within the regular school system or into work / community environment

Assists student(s) with specialized supports such as devices, equipment and / or approved service dogs

Attends to student personal needs, assisting with feeding, hygiene, toileting, and other personal care

Takes part in professional learning and specialized training as required and supported by the school or Central Services

Awareness of, and the ability to respond appropriately to the complex needs of all student(s)

Supervises student(s) during instructional and non-instructional periods, such as in the classroom, gym, on field trips and / or on playgrounds

Works with multi-disciplinary team members to carry out prescribed exercises and programs

Acts as a liaison or advocate for all students

Engages in team meetings and parent meetings or provides input as-appropriate

Provides information to other staff with regard to specific student programs / information

Administers medication as per Administrative Procedure 203.1 AP Administration of Medication / Medical Assistance to Students

Takes necessary precautions and follows AHS (School K-12) & OHS guidelines when supporting students to protect staff and students

Performs other assigned comparable duties which are within the knowledge and skills required by the job

Contact information for 3 professional references must be included in your Apply to Education Profile.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant consents / agrees that the principal or designate can contact current or previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer and contacting references.

An original acceptable criminal records check with vulnerable sector check will be a condition of employment.

Closing details :

Applications must be submitted online, via Apply to Education. Only online applications will be accepted.

If you require assistance with the application system, please contact Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email [email protected].

Deadline : This position will remain open until a suitable candidate. Rolling resume review and interviews will start on Tuesday, October 15th.

For further information, please contact :

Becky Peck, Principal Mannville School

Phone : 780-763-3840

All applications received by the deadline will be considered. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.