Education Assistant (Temporary)

Temporary Educational Assistant II Location Moose Jaw, SK : JobID: 2746 Position Type: School Based Support Staff/Educational Assistant Date Posted: 11/15/2023 Location: Riverview Collegiate Institute (Moose Jaw) Date Available: 12/04/2023 Closing Date: 11/21/2023 CUPE Posting Number: 78-2023-2024 Position Type: Temporary FTE: 1.17 Hours of Work: 7 hours per day Start Date: December 4, 2023 End Date: June 26, 2024 Duties: In addition to those duties outlined in the , duties include supporting students with diverse needs and/or high behavioural needs. Without restricting the generality of the purpose above, the Educational Assistant 2 shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not restricted to the following:
Where appropriate provide personal care assistance to students which may include dressing, undressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene, food preparation and feeding and other health and personal care needs.
Perform non-invasive para-medical functions (i.e. stoma care, seizure care, in-lying catheterization care) under the direction of parents, guardians and medical personnel.
Utilize adaptive technology, adaptive devices, and augmentative communication devices under the direction of a Speech Language Pathologist or other professional staff.
Attend to the physiotherapeutic needs of the student (i.e. walker, three-wheel bicycle, standing frame, and roll seats).
Assist and supervise “life skills” activities within the school setting (i.e. cook program).
May be required to use personal vehicle to transport students
Education & Qualifications:
A minimum of Grade 12 diploma from a recognized educational institution as approved by the Board of Education or General Educational Development (GED)
A minimum of one (1) year post-secondary training related to student needs such as Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Development, Youth Worker or Rehabilitation Worker (such training must be from a recognized educational institution as approved by the Employer)
NVCI and TLR training if required
A minimum of two (2) years' experience in providing direct personal care
A valid Class 5 driver's license
Wage & Benefits: In accordance with the current CUPE Local 5512 Collective Bargaining Agreement. For further information regarding the details of the assignment, contact: Name: Principal, Deana Kempel Phone: View phone number on ca.edajobs.com Email: kempel.Accepting online applications only. This posting will be removed from our website at 3:00 p.m. on the closing date. The successful candidate (if external) will be subject to a clear criminal records check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in the Administrative Procedure 406 Criminal Records Checks. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with Prairie South Schools. School Based - Educational Assistant II.docx