DTS - 6 Hrs / Day - Term

Educational Assistant

Posting #: 088 Assignment: Temporary (Term) - Full Time

Posting Date: March 5, 2024 Location: Dawson Trail School

Salary Range: $19.25 - $24.98/hr Closing Date: : March 11, 2024Start Date: Earliest Possible

Other Information: 6hr/day assignment

Responsibilities:

• Assist student(s) in developing social, life, and learning skills

• Prepare, organize, and maintain activity centers and therapy equipment

• Supervise student(s) in classroom, schoolyard, in the school and out on school activities as required
  

Qualifications:

• First Aid and CPR Certificate(s)

• Good communication, observation, and documentation skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrated ability to follow program guidelines and Individual Educational Plans

• Demonstrated ability to help student(s) focus and control their emotions

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers and related software applications

• Previous experience working with students with exceptional needs will be an asset

• Willingness to assist with toileting and self-care needs

• WEVAS or other Non-Violent-Crisis Intervention training is preferred

• Previous educational experience is preferred

• Preference will be given to those who are currently enrolled in or having completed an Educational Assistant

As a condition of employment, all new hires must complete a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable
sector search, and child abuse registry check as part of the hiring process.
Salary & benefits for this position will be administered in accordance with the SRSD/Educational Assistant collective
bargaining agreement (CBA).
Please include the job posting number in the subject of your email.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, along with three (3) references on or before
4:00 PM on the closing date to:

Human Resources & Karen Thiessen - Principal
Dawson Trail School

Emails: humanresources@srsd.ca / karen.thiessen@srsd.ca

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Seine River School Division welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.