WR – 25-26-004 – Educational Assistant 2 (EA2)

Competition: WR – 25-26-004 – Educational Assistant 2 (EA2)

St. Albert Public Schools is currently recruiting a Full Time, Probationary, Educational Assistant 2 (EA2) for a work assignment at Wild Rose Elementary School.

More than 9000 students are enrolled in St. Albert Public Schools. From Preschool to Grade 12, our students learn and succeed in programs that are recognized for excellence and their focus on citizenship and sound values.

Hours of Work : 30.0 hrs. /week; 6.0 hrs. /day; Monday-Friday; Full Time, Probationary

Hourly Rate: $24.86 per hour, as per the CUPE Collective Agreement

Specific Needs/Requirements for this position:

• Formal Post-Secondary training is preferred
• Experience in supporting the classroom teacher with programming modifications or adaptations as needed
• Experience delivering interventions and strategies as laid out by the classroom teacher and other multi-disciplinary team members
• Use a total communication approach with students including oral communication, sign language, cued speech and visual supports as needed
• Knowledgeable in using strategies that enhance communication in a classroom setting, field trips and unstructured parts of the school day
• Comfortable and experienced in using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems
• Experience in working with assistive technologies in the classroom
• Previous experience working with students with complex medical and cognitive disorders
• Experience with providing social, emotional, and behavioral supports
• Current CPR an asset
• Experience working with students with various diverse, learning and behavioral needs including Autism.

Applications, either written or electronic, must include documentation which describes:

• Highest level of formal education.
• Professional certificates, trade certificates, etc.
• Courses, seminars, specialized training.
• Experience related to the position.
• Other skills and abilities applicable to the position.

In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found under Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan.

All completed applications received by the deadline will be considered.

However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

All new employees to St. Albert Public Schools are required to submit a recent (within 6 months),

clear Vulnerable Sector/Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.