Educational Assistant-Donagh

Public Schools BranchEqual Opportunity EmployerThe
Public Schools Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed
to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that
inspires respect. The Public Schools Branch is committed to employment
equity and diversity in the workplace. All qualified applications will
receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender
expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion,
nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law.1. POSTING OPEN TO PRESENT UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES OF CUPE LOCAL 3260.2. POSTING OPEN TO OTHER CUPE LOCALS.3. POSTING
OPEN TO RELIEF / SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC ‑ MAY APPLY AT
SAME TIME BUT WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED AFTER UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES.This
is a Permanent Twenty-five hours per week (5 hrs/day) Educational Assistant
position at Donagh School commencing September 1, 2022. An Educational Assistant works
under the supervision of a teacher with students who have a variety of
special educational needs including behavior. A willingness to work
collaboratively with a support team consisting of parents and
professionals is a necessary component of this position. Duties and responsibilities may include: · Personal Care Support including feeding, dressing, toileting and daily hygiene;· Assist
teachers in implementing IEP/TAP/BSP (Individualized Education Plan,
Transition Action Plan/Behaviour Support Plan) strategies/objectives;· Demonstrate strategies that will assist students in achieving growth;· Follow teacher’s verbal/written plans;· Assist teachers in preparing materials;· Other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Qualifications must include: · Successful completion of Human Services Program at Holland College or recognized Equivalent· Verification of Qualification as a Regular Authorized Educational Assistant;(www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/apply-regular-educational-assistant-authorization)· Training and experience of ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)/IBI (Intensive Behaviour Intervention);· Training and experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder;· Demonstrated ability to do lifts and transfers;· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively;· Demonstrated ability to track and use data;· Demonstrated physical ability to implement strategies· Experience collecting data and implementing behaviour plans;· Physical ability and willingness to work with physically aggressive students;· Current Standard First Aid & CPR;· Good previous work and attendance record; · Current NVCI training is preferred;Applicant
must have on file or submit a current Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector
Check and have no past or present criminal record which would be
detrimental in working in an environment with children, youth, and other
adults