Educational Assistant

Permanent

3.0 Hours per Day

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the educational assistant is responsible for providing instructional assistance to students with learning and/or behavioural difficulties in a group and individual settings; providing assistance to teachers in delivery of programs for individual student, providing assistance with field trips and other special events, as well as administering first aid when needed. The successful incumbent requires the ability to work as a team member with good interpersonal and communication skills.

• assists with the review and reinforcement of skills taught

• provides special needs instruction in any of several areas which may include math, language arts, social studies, science, etc.

• assists students in completing assignments and developing study habits and skills

• assists with preparation of classroom and educational materials

• monitors student behaviour, work progress, and attendance

• keeps detailed records

• assists students in remaining focused on task

• follows-up on class assignments

• supervises students as required

• other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Complete secondary education or equivalent related work experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with students with social, academic, and/or behavioural difficulties
• Bilingual English and French - oral and written proficiency in both languages is preferred
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates
• Educational Assistant Diploma or Certificate an asset.
• Valid Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certificate is an asset. Will provide training and/or re-certification.

How to apply:

We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check

Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.

About Winnipeg School Division

WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part time employees in 84 locations including 79 schools (including one virtual school), two administrative buildings, a training centre, a buildings maintenance location and school bus depot and our fleet of almost 100 school buses. Every employee is vital in helping us achieve our purpose, vision, values and principles of learning to support the almost 30,000 students we serve.

Joining Winnipeg School Division means getting the opportunity to work in schools in a variety of communities throughout Winnipeg that are culturally diverse and emphasize the inclusion of all students.