1.POSTING OPEN TO PRESENT UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES OF CUPE LOCAL 3260.
POSTING OPEN TO OTHER CUPE LOCALS.
POSTING OPEN TO RELIEF / SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEES.
THE PUBLIC MAY APPLY AT SAME TIME BUT WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED AFTER UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES.
The Public Schools Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. The Public Schools Branch is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The Public Schools Branch (PSB), represents all 56 of Prince Edward Island's English-language public schools, serving more than 20,000 students from kindergarten through grade 12. It is PSB's primary focus to foster inclusive, diverse, safe and caring learning environments that inspire a commitment to lifelong learning and community engagement as we prepare successful global citizens for our ever-changing world.
Are you dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students? We are seeking a compassionate, versatile, and collaborative Educational Assistant (EA) to join our multidisciplinary team.
In this role, you will work under the supervision of teachers and other designated professionals to support students in areas of personal care, academic learning, and behavior management. If you are an effective communicator who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is passionate about fostering student independence, respect, and belonging, we want you on our team.
Why Work for PSB?
- Opportunity to work for schools in your local community
- Training and development opportunities and funding to grow your career and area of expertise
- Opportunity to make an impact on the Public Education System, students and PSB staff well-being on PEI
Duties will include but are not limited to:
As an Educational Assistant, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Follow teachers' verbal and written plans to implement IEP/TAP strategies and objectives. Carry out specialized programming as directed by professional staff, including Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), and Physical Therapists (PT). Assist teachers in preparing classroom materials.
- Assist teachers in implementing behavior support and de-escalation plans. Perform and implement Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) strategies as needed.
- Support individual student well-being across cognitive, emotional, physical, and social domains. Identify and facilitate opportunities for students to increase their independence and build positive interactions with their peers.
- Provide crucial personal care support, which may include feeding, dressing, toileting, and daily hygiene. Safely perform lifts and transfers and administer medication as authorized.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary educational team (including staff, specialists, and parents) and communicate effectively to promote student success. Collect and record student data accurately.
- Foster an appreciation of diversity and contribute to a school-wide culture of respect and belonging.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this role, candidates must possess:
- Successful completion of an accredited and recognized post-secondary program in education of people with special education needs (or demonstrated equivalency recognized by the Employer).
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR certification.
- Current NVCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) training is preferred.
- Verification of Qualification as a Regular Authorized Educational Assistant (www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/apply-regular-educational-assistant-authorization).
- Demonstrated physical abilities consistent with the requirements of the job, including the ability to provide personal and physical care (such as lifting and transferring).
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong understanding of how to foster independence in students with special needs.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and promote strict confidentiality.
- A proven track record of good previous work performance and excellent attendance.
- A current Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Check must be submitted and kept on file (with no past or present record detrimental to working with children, youth, and other adults).
- Applicants who do not meet the Educational Requirements for the role may be considered on a contract basis and would receive 90% of wage rate stated as per CUPE 3260 Agreement.
Note: Please ensure the resume/application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided on the resume. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you apply using the ATS system, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application/resume.