until June 30, 2026, or the last day students are in class
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT 1 (EA1)
Position Description
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of school administrators and with the input of other professionals, Educational Assistants promote and support inclusive practices within Pembina Trails School Division. Educational Assistants work collaboratively in assisting students with diverse needs and abilities, fostering engagement in the learning environment.
Specific Duties:
Working within established school structures, including classroom management structures, behavioural rules and student expectations
Working with students with behavioural and learning challenges
Providing academic assistance to students in classroom, small group and individual settings
Delivering specialized or adapted programming to students under the direction of the classroom teacher and resource teacher
Providing documentation of student-specific program performance
Providing supports for students with challenging educational needs
Supervising recess and lunch duty
Supervising and assisting with the swim program
Administering student medication as determined by the student’s U.R.I.S. plan
Supporting students in community based programs
Supporting students’ emotional, behavioural and physical needs
Being flexible in terms of adapting to students’ educational programming
Using augmentative and alternative communication
Facilitating the transport of students between education sites
Assisting students with their eating, which may include but is not limited to:
supervision of students during lunch
oral feeding, including general assistance with oral motor safety plans
Other duties as assigned.
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