JOB POSTING CUPE 24/25 20

This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until October 23, 2024 Legal School and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy

Educational Assistant

Full Time (32.5 hours per week)

(Legal School 16.25 hrs/wk & St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy 16.25 hrs/wk)Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree, those of Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Mtis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal, Morinville, St. Albert, Alexander First Nation and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming, Christ-centered learning community, where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Position: An Educational Assistant is required to assist students with severe social/emotional behavioral challenges and complex learning needs.

Duties to Commence: Immediately or as mutually agreed upon.

Qualifications & Duties: Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.

Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Mtis and Inuit for the benefit of all students, and support the Divisions goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation.

Completion of the Education Assistant Program at MacEwan University or equivalent post-secondary training is an asset.

Knowledge and experience working with diverse learners who are on the autism spectrum is required.

Specialized training in behaviour, such as Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training or equivalent is required.

Work directly with 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.

Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care, including the ability to recognize, respond, and support individuals in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner, maintaining an environment of safety and trust.

Ability to actively de escalate a student during incidents of dysregulation.

Ability to work with a student that requires intensive supports in communication.

Ability to work with a student that requires intensive supports in behaviour.

Ability to reinforce appropriate behaviours through calm actions and patience.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a strong, interdisciplinary team.

Experience with assisting with the implementation of student Individual Program Plans.

Physically able to engage/assist with safety plans.

Experience assisting with the implementation of positive, proactive behavioural interventions including competence using specific strategies such as visual supports, sensory supports, reinforcement schedules, teaching problem-solving skills, social stories, etc.

Willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) daily.

For more information on this position, please contact:

Lisa Kleparchuk, Principal Monique Belanger-Aultman, Principal

Legal School St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy

Phone: 780 961-3791 Phone: 587-764-0420

Email: lkleparchuk@gsacrd.ab.ca Email: maultman@gsacrd.ab.ca

Only online applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted.

Note: Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until October 23, 2024.