Special Education Assistant

E4C


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Edmonton, AB
Contract type: Full time
We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and adaptable Special Education Assistant to join our Early Learning Services team. In this role, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting classroom programming for preschool-aged children with diverse needs. You will help implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning using key frameworks such as Flight-Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework, the Strength-Based Approach, and the Sustainable Livelihood Model.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support

  • Work within the multi-disciplinary team planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate, play-based programming for preschool aged children in the classroom, and participate in case management planning.
  • Engage in ongoing interaction with children with complex needs during classroom activities on an individual, small group and large group basis.
  • Monitor equipment and room to ensure that safety protocols are being followed for optimum protection of children.
  • Play a crucial role in classroom function and positive behavior guidance

Program Planning

  • Participate in Family Centered, Child Focused case meetings that concentrate on the children’s total development.
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team to implement play experiences that align with children’s IPP goals.
  • Debrief and follow-up to critical incidents and/or crisis situations in conjunction with site manager.

Administrative

  • Maintain records and reports to meet program standards (i.e. attendance, disclosures, incident reports, cleaning sheets).
  • Participate in program related assessments, provide feedback for evaluations and reports to effectively deliver and evaluate the program.

What You Bring To The Team

  • 1+ years’ experience working with children with developmental delays i.e. cognitive disabilities, speech and language delays, behavioral concerns etc.
  • Strong knowledge and experience using the FLIGHT Framework and a learning through play approach.
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary team settings is an asset.
  • Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education Assistant, Disability Studies, or related field.

Salary And Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Robust Benefits Package
  • RRSP Matching
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Health Spending Account

At e4c diversity is our strength. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We welcome your application regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation or faith.

Prior to successful employment with e4c, applicants are required to submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check (IRC).

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