Ft Educational Assistant

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

Dr. Folkins Community school requires a full-time Educational Assistant to work in our school. The successful applicant for this position will be working 6 hours, 5 days a week.

The successful candidate responsibilities 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 as per Administrative Procedure 205.1 AP

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

Working with Autistic students in junior high

Working to help support students in junior high classes

Start date: as soon as possible

Closing date: will be open until suitable candidate is found.

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 info@applytoeducation.com.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant consents/agrees that the principal or designate can contact 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.

For further information, please contact:

Celeste Matovich, Principal

Dr. Folkins Community School

Phone: 1-780-858-3744

Email: celeste.matovich@btps.ca

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