Full-time Education Assistant

Job details

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a Full-time (1.0 FTE) Education Assistant at Onoway Jr/Sr High School, Onoway, Alberta.

Successful candidate responsibilities:

Under supervision of the Inclusive Education Facilitator, and classroom teacher, the successful candidate will provide educational support to students

Preference will be given to candidates who:

have a current Health Care Aide Certificate and First Aid Certificate
are able to provide personal and hygiene care to students; this may include food preparation, dressing, grooming and/or toileting
are able to assist student with mobilization (walking, guidance in hallway, or stairs)
are able to manipulate assisted devices if necessary (braces, mechanical lifts, fasteners on clothing, seatbelts)
are able to support students with potential physical or medical needs, mental health, social emotional needs
will establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff
work collaboratively and cooperatively with the teacher and other support staff in the classroom/school
understand and carry out both oral and written directions
respect and demonstrate confidentiality, and professionalism with all staff, students, parents and community members
are able to help students with mobility or motor skills as instructed by the Occupational or Physical Therapist and teacher
accompany student on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to student care and comfort
Training can be provided where needed to the successful candidate.

Start Date:

Hours:

Application Process:

Mr. Paul Jespersen, Principal

Onoway Jr/Sr High School

Phone: 780-967-2271

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but we will only contact those who are shortlisted.