S19015 Advanced Educational Support At Lethbridge Public School District

Advanced Educational Support - Behaviour Support

We are excited to have temporary Advanced Educational Support opportunities available starting August 2019.

Lethbridge School District is looking for empathetic, sensitive and patient individuals to work as part of a dynamic team. Lethbridge School District, embraces diversity and functions in a dynamic, innovative and fast paced environment.

Advanced Educational Support (AES) personnel work as members of the school-based learning team to assist classroom and learning support teachers in providing specialized supports to students with complex learning needs. AES will have specialized skills, training and/or experience in the areas of Braille, Sign Language, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ESL, FASD or Advanced Behaviour Supports.

What will you work?

30.50 hours/week

Monday to Friday

This is a 10 month position

Advanced Educational Support Positions are right for you if you:

• are able to remain calm in extremely stressful situations
• have a positive, flexible attitude
• have problem-solving skills
• possess decision-making skills
• have an interest in helping people resolve problems
• have specialized skills, training and/or experience in an identified area (Braille, Sign Language, Autism Spectrum Disorder, FASD, Advanced Behavioral Support)
• can work independently and as part of a team

The Director of Inclusive Education determines assignments. You will work as a member of the school-based team in your assigned school. If needs change and your support is no longer required at the assigned school, the director will reassign you to another school requiring supports for students with complex learning needs.

What will you do?

The role of an Advanced Educational Support is to provide positive behaviour support interventions and strategies in the Resiliency Program or home school for students who demonstrate disruptive and/or aggressive behaviour. Lethbridge School District No. 51 makes every effort to ensure staff and student safety, but not every unsafe behavior on the part of students can be anticipated. Students may display a number of challenging/impulsive behaviors including hitting, kicking, spitting, biting, throwing items, poor attention, and difficulty making transitions.

An AES is required to provide supports and services in a flexible, coordinated and effective way. Supports may include a behavior plan, occupational therapy reinforcement, speech/language support, assistive technology, social skill training and direct training in executive functioning skill development. The AES will work collaboratively with the Resiliency Team or the Learning Team to develop programming goals that focus on behaviour, academics, communication and social skills. The individual will work as part of a team and independently to implement programming and supports as identified by the team. This includes working with other staff in meeting the personal and social care needs of individuals and promoting their well-being in a way that values the dignity of the individual and promotes choice, respect, participation and independence. It may also involve building capacity of other staff.

Available Locations:

Education Centre - 1 Position

Requirements

Education and Experience Required:

• Proof of Grade 12 or General Educational Development (GED). Education received outside of Canada will require a Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) confirming high school or post secondary equivalencies.
• Post-secondary diploma in a related field is required.
• Combination of education and/or training and experience in positive behaviour supports, collaborative problem solving, SIVA and observation and recording techniques.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School

District No. 51 who are offered employment must provide:

• A satisfactory police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment.
• A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
• Proof of photo identification, may be a valid driver’s licence, provincial identification card as issued by a licensed government registry office, valid passport or Nexus card. If one cannot be provided, a new card must be obtained and proof of application provided within three days of hire.
• Documentation of a valid Social Insurance Number in the employee’s legal name. If valid Social Insurance documentation in the current legal name can not be provided, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a new one within three days of hire.

Benefits

The wage range for this position is $23.62 - $26.37/hour depending on education and experience.

Enjoy having evenings, weekends & school holidays off!

Enjoy access to benefits for you and your family!

Make a difference in a child's life!

Posting will remain open until 10:00 AM, June 5, 2019