Term - Education Assistant - Austin Elementary School

Candidates will be selected for interviews based on the following:
● Training and/or Diploma in Early Childhood Education
● Experience working in a school setting would be an asset
● Previous experience working in an environment with children with exceptional learning needs
● Experience working independently and as part of a team

Skills and Abilities:
● Ability to work with children individually and in small groups within or outside of the classroom setting.
● Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, and academic exceptionalities.
● Ability to work with and support students in the area of communication, health/medical needs (i.e. Feeding, toileting, suctioning) mental health, cognitive needs, physical assistance, self-help/grooming and toileting care, social/emotional/behavioral needs, sensory, vision, etc.
● Work collaboratively and cooperatively with staff to support student programming
● Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
● Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology

First Aid, Child CPR, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training are an asset.