Job Order Detail

Description

The Educational Assistant provides educational support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioural issues, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues. The Educational Assistant provides supervision, academic support, care, and role-modelling to students in a classroom environment, guiding educational routines while implementing behavioural and life skill strategies. The Educational Assistant works with a teacher to provide individualized education plans to each student, assisting the students in meeting their educational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.
     * Participate in planning and programming in collaboration with the teacher.
     * Assist in the implementation of individualized education plans and programming.
     * Monitor and guide students behaviour and educational 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.
     * Transport students as 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.