director, elementary education
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Education Assistant II (0.429 FTE)
Posted on
November 08, 2024
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Parkland School Division
Job details
Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you! <p>Who we are and what we value:<p>Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs. <p>Our values are what guide us. We assure supportive learning environments, meaningful experiences and healthy relationships that create opportunities to develop resilience, to gain diversity in perspectives and to achieve enduring success for both staff and students.<p>The Parkland School Division has a Permanent Part-time (0.429 FTE) Education Assistant II position available at Ecole Meridian Heights School in Stony Plain, Alberta. This position will support students in their academics and behaviour in the French Language. Being bilingual is a requirement for this position. Please note: this position is not eligible for benefits. Function and Purpose of Position <p>Educational Assistants II (EA II) assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and with other school activities. EA IIs work as members of the school and as members of a student support team. EA IIs have met PSDs mandatory educational requirements. The minimum mandatory educational requirement is an Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education. EA IIs may:<p> Work under the supervision of one teacher or several different teachers<p> Work independently with students or in the classroom with the teacher<p> Work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class or in a special program<p> Work as part of a multidisciplinary team<p> Perform clerical tasks in the classroom or schoolThe EA II provides routine and repetitive instructional support. Under the direction of the teacher, the EA assists the student in acquiring the education and skills necessary for advancement in the educational setting. To reach this objective, the EA II follows an individually prescribed learning program, through team planning and working one-on-one with the student(s). This involves routine recording, basic charting and logging of observations on anecdotal record sheets or data sheets. EA II does provide personal care to students.Instructional Support <p> Provide assistance in all curriculum areas/one on one or in small groups as directed by teacher.<p> Help with organizing notebooks, timetables, agendas, and lockers.<p> Scribe notes from board, scribe and read exams for students as required.<p> Modify and adapt the program for individual students as directed by the classroom teacher.<p> Assist in the implementation of Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals and adaptive devices.<p> Assist students with computer access.<p> Provide support to students utilizing various educational software packages.<p> Providing assistance to communicate with peers and adults in the school (e.g. American Sign Language, assistive tech. devices).<p> Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Mtis and Inuit for the benefit of all students. Behaviour <p> Under direction of the teacher, observe, chart and monitor individual student progress and behavior.<p> Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and secure environment for both students and staff through the application of de-escalation strategies and non- violent physical intervention techniques.<p> Provide behavioural management assistance for students with behavioural disorders (implementing predetermined non-aversive disciplinary methods and nonv
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LocationStony Plain, AB
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Advertised until
2025-01-07
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