Description
Location: St. Mary’s School and Monsignor McCoy High School
FTE: 0.86
Assignment Type: Temporary
Start Date: August 27, 2025
Primary Duties:
Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined in the student’s Individualized Support Plan (ISP).
Support the student with social-emotional regulation using strategies provided by the learning support team.
Foster positive peer relationships and assist in developing communication and language skills, including the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems when required.
Provide support for communication, mobility, and personal care needs (including toileting and feeding) while maintaining the student’s dignity and respect at all times.
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other school staff to create and sustain inclusive learning environments that promote active participation.
Encourage and facilitate the student’s engagement in classroom and school-wide activities, ensuring meaningful inclusion with peers.
Technical Skills & Qualifications:
Experience or training in supporting individuals with complex needs, including toileting, feeding, equipment management, and AAC.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, how to support AAC systems and adapt instructional materials.
Strong commitment to the principles of inclusive education and supporting meaningful student participation in school life.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.
Patience, empathy, and a respectful approach to supporting students with diverse needs and abilities.
Physical capability to assist with lifting and transferring students safely using appropriate equipment (training provided).
Training in Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) is an asset (training available if required).
A current Criminal Record Check and Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check (or willingness to obtain).
Child and Youth Care Diploma, Educational Assistant Certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
