Permanent Part-Time Educational Assistant @ Yellow Grass School (SEIU-West)

Location :

Yellow Grass School, located in the community of Yellow Grass, SK

Term :

Start Date : December 2, 2024

End Date : Tenure :

Permanent

Hours of Work :

Equivalent to 3 hours per day student days

Duties :

In addition to those duties outlined in the job description, duties include supporting students with diverse needs and / or high behavioral needs. The successful applicant may be required to perform the following :

Lifting - Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without a lift and up to 120 pounds with a 2 man lift or mechanical lift

Transport students (personal vehicle may be required to transport)

Attend to personal hygiene and medical needs as required

Prepare and plan student-based life skills and academic programming under direction of teacher

Focus on successfully transitioning the student to be able to work with other students and adults

Focus on behaviour and safety plan created specifically for students as required

Supervision of intensive need student(s) as well as small groups of students as required

Qualifications :

Minimum Grade 12 diploma from an institution recognized by the Board of Education

Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and be flexible

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member

Valid driver's license

Demonstrated knowledge of school computer software such as word processing and computer assisted learning software

An educational assistant or equivalent diploma, NVCI, First Aid, Autism and Behavioral educational background will be considered assets

Commitment to the ideals of public education as well as the mission, vision and guiding principles of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division

Salary & Benefits :

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the currently negotiated SEIU-West Collective Agreement as listed on our website www.secpsd.ca. The starting wage for this position is currently $20.77 / hour along with a full benefit package and an employer defined pension plan.

For Further information contact :

Sarah Pierce, Principal of Yellow Grass School

Phone : (306) 465-2500

Email : [email protected]

The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 400 Appendix : Criminal Record Checks.

Application Procedure :

Accepting online applications only. This posting will be removed from the website at 11 : 00pm on the closing date.

We thank all applicants however only those interviewed will be contacted.