Job Order Detail

Description

** +100 vacancies available - temporary and permanent **

Job Summary: The role of the Educational Assistant is to work within an inclusive education model to support the independence and achievement of students with intensive needs. While specific responsibilities vary by assignment, Educational Assistants provide a range of supports including:

- Personal care needs as required
- Individual and/or small group supervision
- Assistance with the implementation of behavioural intervention plans
- Review and practice of specific skills for individual and/or small group instruction

Required Qualifications:
- Training beyond Grade 12 related to supporting children and youth with intensive needs
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team within schools and with First Nations, Metis and Inuit families and communities
- Commitment to ideals and principles of Catholic education
- Strong communication skills
- Successful related experience
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in response to varied program needs
- Demonstrated skill in previous job assignments
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Metis and Inuit history, cultures, and perspectives
- Ability to support personal care needs as required

These particular positions will play an important role in supporting Indigenous student success. All qualified candidates will be considered; however, preference will be given to First Nations, Metis and Inuit candidates.

Terms of Employment:
- As per Collective Agreement
- 3.0 hrs/day and 6.0 hrs/day available (schedules to be determined)
- To begin a.s.a.p. (temporary positions continue to June 27, 2024, or earlier, if the needs of the division change
- Salary range - $23.58 to $27.00 per hour

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools is committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our school division. Applications are encouraged from First Nations, Metis and Inuit candidates.