Educational Assistant
Location : C.J. Schurter School is located in the Town of Slave Lake in northern Alberta, in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River, 257 km north of Edmonton on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 88.
C.J. Schurter School maintains a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, utilizing a balanced approach to instruction. Staff members work with literacy and math instructional practice to address the school's goals through grade‑level professional learning environments.
The school uses "Kindness Counts" to guide its character education philosophy, centering programming around supporting the development of behaviors and mindsets that have positive effects on self‑confidence, problem solving ability, communication skills, and overall school culture.
Requirements
- Cover Letter and Resume
- Three professional references
- Must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Assets to Your Application
Early Childhood Training and / or Teacher Assistant CertificateFirst Aid TrainingPrevious experience working with students with special needs and behavioral difficultiesPrevious experience working with speech / language programsExcellent communication skillsJob 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 the teacher's methods of maintaining classroom discipline.Assist with field trips.Adapt classroom activities to the capabilities of the student and encourage them to function as a member of the group, involving other students and promoting 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 the 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 students' progress records for review and program planning; provide observations on progress and 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 students' work and prepare bulletin board displays.Mark objective lists and routine exercises.Continuously improve expertise and job‑related skills.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 a 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 :
1‑877‑900‑5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com
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