Educational Assistant Positions
Job Overview
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Date PostedMarch 28, 2025
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Wage/Salary$22.87 / hour
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Contact NameHR
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Open Positions2
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Staff AccommodationNo
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Position DurationPermanent
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Position TypeFull-Time
Job Description
General Responsibilities
● Working one on one or in small groups with students.
● Providing supervision within the classroom, on the playground and during transition periods.
● Assisting with the delivery of regular, adapted or modified student programs in an inclusive classroom setting.
● Working collaboratively with a team that may include teachers, therapists, consultants, educational assistants and parents.
● Implementing student program plans under the direction of a teacher.
● This position may also involve supporting student physical needs including toileting, administering medication and lifting as directed by the teacher(s) and health professionals.
Job Requirements
General Qualifications:
● Educational Assistant certificate or post secondary training in a related field of study is preferred.
● Experience working with children with diverse learning needs in an inclusive classroom setting.
● Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, consultants, parents, and other educational assistants.
● Proven skills in positive behaviour supports would be considered an asset.
● Training and/or experience in speech and language development would be considered an asset.
● Ability to work in a physically demanding environment that requires a high level of energy would be considered an asset.
● MANDT training and experience with assistive technology would be considered an asset.
