Educational Assistant Casual Regina SK

Location: Regina/Pilot Butte SK
Position: Casual
Closing Date: Continuous

Join Our Team as an Educational Assistant!

As an Educational Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs including those with behavioral challenges developmental disabilities mental health conditions and other related factors. Youll provide supervision academic support and compassionate care while serving as a positive role model for our students. By working closely with teachers youll help implement effective educational routines and strategies that promote both behavioral and life skills. Your dedication will ensure that each student receives the personalized support they need to thrive and achieve their educational goals through individualized education plans.

Qualifications

Education and Professional Certification

• Completion of a high school diploma.
• An educational assistant or youth care worker certificate or diploma or certificate diploma or degree in a related field of study is an asset.

Experience

• Up to one (1) year of experience working with children youth and/or adults with behavioral cognitive mental health and/or developmental challenges.
• Experience as an educational assistant job coach or youth care worker is an asset.

Skills and Characteristics

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form genuine relationships and professional working alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead through motivation role-modelling and support.
• Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage students (i.e. outdoors arts sports etc.).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Emotional competence and self awareness.
• Ability to display empathy patience and understanding in day-to-day interactions.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to set clear attainable goals and meet individual and program objectives.
• Ability to adapt to new situations.
• Understands budget and allocation of resources.
• Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Services

• Provide supervision care and support to vulnerable persons with complex needs behavioral issues developmental disabilities mental health disorders and/or other related issues.
• Supervise and engage with students in a safe and structured environment.
• Participate in planning and programming in collaboration with the teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of individualized education plans and programming.
• Monitor and guide students behavior and educational progress.
• Assist the students in achieving their educational goals.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve conflicts and respond to crisis situations in a calm and patient manner. Identify potential triggers recognize escalating behaviours and de-escalate the situation safely and effectively.
• Administer medications to students when required.
• Transport students as required.
• Document all incidents and updates such as; critical incidents medication administration and any other classroom or student updates. Complete reports and documentation clearly accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Leadership

• Provide direction guidance and mentorship to new employees potential employees practicum students and volunteers.
• Display positive role modelling agency values and fairness.
• Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required.
• In the absence of the teacher assume the roles and responsibilities of the teacher (i.e. attendance budget etc.).

Management of Resources

• Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for teacher approved expenditures.
• Ensure mileage log is completed accurately when agency vehicle is used.
• Ensure care cleanliness and maintenance of assigned assets and resources including; building(s) vehicles(s) furnishings and equipment.

Safety

• Maintain promote and reinforce safe work habits practices and procedures.
• Adhere to written or verbal agency and government regulations policies practices and instructions.

At Ranch Ehrlo Society we understand the importance of recognizing and rewarding the valuable contributions of our team members. Thats why we offer a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond just salary. From comprehensive health and wellness benefits to opportunities for professional development and growth we prioritize the well-being and success of our employees. Additionally our package includes perks such as flexible work arrangements recognition programs and a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Apply now on our website to take the first step toward an enriching career with us!

Additional Requirements

The incumbent is responsible for completing all mandatory training requirements for the position as per agency policy and guidelines.

Employees must hold a class five (5) novice two (2) or higher drivers license and be eligible for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy.

Wage range: $20.51 to $23.09 per hour depending on experience.

If you have any question please contact Ian Maclellan at

Required Experience:

Junior IC