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Overall Accountability
The Education Assistant, Complex Needs aids and supports in the educational, behavioral and/or health related services programming for students with complex physical and/or medical needs as directed by the teacher or personnel and supervised by the Principal. The Education Assistant, Complex Needs is a member of the student’s Learning Team and provides educational support in either the classroom and/or in-home, depending upon the conditions.
Specific Accountabilities
- Performs physically demanding tasks to meet the unique and personal needs of students with complex physical and/or medical needs, e.g., hand-over-hand instruction, lifting and transferring, personal hygiene, toileting/diapering, feeding, range of motion, walking and stretching, physical restraint to manage inappropriate behavior, disinfecting and general housekeeping
- Participates in providing one-on-one (1:1) support for Learner Support Plan goals and objectives, while promoting a safe, calm and positive learning environment
- Documents observations and maintains records in compliance with Alberta Education’s mandates and monitoring expectations
- Manages inappropriate behavior, including implementation of physical restraint techniques when required
- Prepares materials, constructs and assembles displays in relation to support for students with special needs
- Demonstrates initiative and independence in the management of class time and/or in-home
- Works collaboratively with the homebased team – PCA or LPN, when required
- Assists students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services and attendance at Mass at local parishes
Qualifications
- Diploma in Rehabilitation or Disability Studies or in a related field of study, or
- High School Diploma and a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with complex physical, behavioral and/or medical needs students
- Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification
- Successful completion of training in non-violent crisis intervention
- Successful completion of training in proper lifting and transferring techniques
- Ability to deal with the social/emotional and mental health challenges of working with children who are often active and demanding
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Physically able to meet all physical demands for this position
Location: 4811 6 Street SW, Calgary, AB
Closing Date: 4/29/2024
HOW TO APPLY
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