Educational Assistant - Casual - Regina SK - EDUCA

Join Our Team as an Educational Assistant!

As an Educational Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs, including those with behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and other related factors. You'll provide supervision, academic support, and compassionate care while serving as a positive role model for our students. By working closely with teachers, you'll help implement effective educational routines and strategies that promote both behavioral and life skills. Your dedication will ensure that each student receives the personalized support they need to thrive and achieve their educational goals through individualized education plans.

Duties and Responsibilities

Services

• Provide supervision, care, and support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioral issues, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues.
• Supervise and engage with students in a safe and structured environment.
• Participate in planning and programming in collaboration with the teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of individualized education plans and programming.
• Monitor and guide students behavior and educational progress.
• Assist the students in achieving their educational goals.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve conflicts and respond to crisis situations in a calm and patient manner. Identify potential triggers, recognize escalating behaviours, and de-escalate the situation safely and effectively.
• Administer medications to students when required.
• Transport students as required.
• Document all incidents and updates such as; critical incidents, medication administration, and any other classroom or student updates. Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.