Educational Assistant

Description:

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and innovative individual who:

has confidence working with students in need of learning and behavioural support;

is committed to s upporting students’ growth in the areas of cognition, communication, physical and social development;

is solution focused and able to implement positive behaviour strategies in response to student needs including but not limited to student regulation;

support and implement teacher directed programming as well as recommendations from specialists including OT, SLP and inclusive education consultants;

is able to work collaboratively as part of the learning team, but can also work independently taking initiative as needed.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with students with complex needs and hold an Educational Assistant Certificate and/or Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA), but these are not requirements.