Educational Assistant

Educational Assistants provide a range of support services that help students to achieve their academic, social, physical and personal potential. Educational Assistants assist students with intensive needs in five key areas, providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic support, communication, and behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers, to promote engagement, participation and success in school.

What will make you successful:
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Interest in obtaining or the completion of:
o Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma.
o First Aid, CPR and AED training.
o Specialized training in supporting students with differing abilities.
o Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
o Transfer, Lift and Repositioning training.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a team and engage with a wide range of children with behavioural, cognitive and physical challenges.
Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents in a team environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills to be responsive to students' needs.
Proven written communication skills through documentation and record keeping, as well as clear and professional verbal interactions.
Ability to be flexible with assignment duties based on student and school needs.
Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and meet the physical demands of the position.

What you can expect:
Hourly rate range: $22.91-$26.79.
100% employer paid health benefits plan.
Employer matched pension plan.
Hours of work are 6 hours and 10 minutes per day on school days. Educational Assistants are not scheduled to work during school vacation periods including the summer break.
Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the CUPE Local 5252 Agreement.