Educational Assistant II – Schaller

Seeking Educational Assistant II – Schaller for immediate hire. Accepting applications from all groups.

Location: Pilot Butte, SK    
Position: Full-time Permanent
Posting Closing Date: July 2, 2024

Please note that this position is for our woodshop instructor at Schaller school.

The Educational Assistant 2 delivers specialized instructional programming to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioural issues, developmental disorders, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues.  The Educational Assistant 2 develops a program to teach participants the basic skills required to perform specific work-related activities and life skill strategies.  They instruct, monitor, and evaluate participants in their area of expertise.  The Educational Assistant 2 provides supervision, academic support, care, and role-modelling to students, guiding educational routines while implementing behavioural and life skill strategies. 

Qualifications

Education and Professional Certification

• A certificate or journeyman in area of expertise or in a related field of study.
• An educational assistant or youth care worker certificate or diploma, or certificate, diploma, or degree in a related field of study is an asset.

 Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of related experience in area of expertise.
• Experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with behavioural, cognitive, mental health, and/or developmental challenges is an asset.
• Experience as an educational assistant, job coach, or youth care worker is an asset.

Skills and Characteristics

•  Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form genuine relationships.
• Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
• Outgoing personality that can be used to engage students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Emotional competence and self awareness.
• Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in day-to-day interactions.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Innovative programming skills with the ability to design and facilitate specialized courses.
• Ability to set clear, attainable goals and meet individual and program objectives.
• Ability to adapt to new situations.
• Understands budget and allocation of resources.
• Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Services

• Provide supervision, care, and support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioural issues, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues.
• Supervise and engage with students in a safe and structured environment.
• Develop and implement student’s daily or weekly instructional plans. 
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for use.
• Provide instruction in area of expertise and work-related skills.
• Monitor, guide, and evaluate the student’s progress.
• Assist the students in achieving their educational goals.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve conflicts and respond to crisis situations in a calm and patient manner.  Identify potential triggers, recognize escalating behaviours, and de-escalate the situation safely and effectively.
• Administer medications to students when required. 
• Document all incidents and updates such as; critical incidents, medication administration, and any other classroom or student updates.  Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Leadership

• Set the direction of the classroom and deliver instructional plans in area of expertise. 
• Provide leadership and training to new employees, potential employees, practicum students, and volunteers.
• Display positive role modelling, appropriate values, and fairness.
• Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required. 

Management of Resources

• Access resources and supplies required for instructional plans appropriately and efficiently. 
• Budget for and purchase supplies used in the specialized instructional plans.
• Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for approved expenditures. 
• Ensure mileage log is completed accurately when agency vehicle is used.
• Ensure care, cleanliness, and maintenance of assigned assets and resources including; building(s), vehicles(s), furnishings, and equipment.

Safety

• Maintain, promote, and reinforce safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
• Adhere to written or verbal agency and government regulations, policies, practices, and instructions.

Additional Requirements

The incumbent is responsible for completing all mandatory training requirements for the position as per agency policy and guidelines. 

Employees must hold a class five (5) novice two (2) or higher drivers license and be eligible for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy. 

Wage range: $25.78 to $33.31 per hour.

If you have any questions, please contact Ian Maclellan at (306) 781-1822