Education Assistant

St. Martha School

6020 4 Ave NE, Calgary

Salary

16.49 – 20.03 per hour (Category 2)

18.64 -22.55 per hour (Category 3)

Overall Accountability

The Education Assistant works in the classroom assisting students with diverse learning needs. This includes those who have academic, social, emotional and communication needs (mild – severe) and/or reflect an Educational Support I (ES-I) learning profile.

Specific Accountabilities

Assists students individually and in small groups to achieve curriculum programming

Assists students’ self-care (dressing, toileting, etc.)

Assists with assessment and data tracking

Provides general supervision of students during out of class time

Assists in planning and supervising field trips

Photocopying, typing, computer data entry, phoning, bulletin boards, preparing charts, and teaching materials

Contributes to class planning activities, behaviour and progress reviews

Assists with the implementation of Learner Support and other response plans

Assists students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services and attendance at Mass at local parishes

Qualifications

Category 2 – High School Diploma

Category 3 – High School Diploma and the equivalent of minimum one (1) year post-secondary course study

May require any of the following depending upon assignment:
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates

Behaviour management training

Lifting techniques

Rehabilitation experience

Restrictive intervention practices

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills