Education Assistant

MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Support students in an inclusive setting.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Be calm, empathetic and compassionate towards students
• Solve problems related to the position.
• Work with disagreeable and/or hostile conditions occasionally.
• Be able to assist teachers in adapting and modifying the academic programs of students.
• Be flexible and adaptable to student needs.
• Be motivated and work interdependently.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Observe and document objectively for student files
• RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Participate in the implementation of supports outlined in the Inclusive Education Plan (IEP).2
• Assist students with effective strategies for personal, social and intellectual competencies.
• Reinforce the educational program by practicing skills of adapted or adapted classroom materials to meet the needs of students.
• Assist in the planning and acquisition of life and social skills aimed at the reinforcement of positive behaviours, including through work and recreational experiences.
• Monitor and reinforce behaviour for students displaying moderate behaviour issues.
• Provide input to the IEP and student progress reports and perform record keeping functions including student learning and behaviour data collection and observing and documenting for student files.
• Provide personal care assistance, such as toileting, feeding, diapering, and dressing; provide physical assistance, such as wheelchair manoeuvring, positioning, lifting, transferring and motor skill development exercises with the necessary medical training as provided by the employer/school district.