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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - Educational Assistant (SLP OT Support) - Temporary - Full-time
Posted on November 23, 2024 by Employer details Foothills School Division
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The successful candidate will have the ability to work both collaboratively and with minimal supervision under the direction of the SpeechLanguagePathologists and Occupational Therapist. This position requires an individual who is able to facilitate universal strategies in the classroom as well as individual support to students as needed. They will provideflexible support to students/children according to their changing needs and to facilitate and encourage independence in all areas of student/child development. With a focus on supporting students with speech and language development and occupational therapy needs in juniorkindergartento grade 6, work with older students may be required. As a result, they will work inmultipleschools within the division. This position is full-time and follows the school year calendar.Weekly hours are up to 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. The Education Assistant will establish effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, parents and the community. A strong background and expertise working with students with a wide range of physical, cognitive, social and emotional differences including: Autism Spectrum Disorder Trauma Down Syndrome medically fragile mild, moderate and severe intellectually delayed ADHD self-care personal assistance are considered assets. Experience working with early elementary aged students with speech and language development and social communication is a strong asset. The ability to work with complex needs teams including collaboration with educational support teams and therapists, such as SLP, OT, and Behavioral Consultants is also an advantage. If you would describe yourself as possessing a love for all children, with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to be flexible and multi-task in a busy school team environment then we welcome your application.Preferred applicants will have a Educational Assistant Certificate.Pay Grid Level I - High School DiplomaPay Grid Level II (Certified) - Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma, or a High School Diploma and the equivalent of a minimum of one (1) year of full-time post secondary course studyApplications accepted via the careers page on the Foothills School Division website only. Successful candidates cannot begin without a satisfactory Criminal Record Check completed within the last 6 months. Start dates will be dependent on providing FSD with the required documentation. We appreciate and consider all applications, however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.- LocationHigh River, AB
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2804589
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