The Educational Assistant provides educational support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioral issues, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues. The Educational Assistant provides supervision, academic support, care, and role-modelling to students in a classroom environment, guiding educational routines while implementing behavioral and life skill strategies. The Educational Assistant works with a teacher to provide individualized education
The Educational Assistant provides educational support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioral issues, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues. The Educational Assistant provides supervision, academic support, care, and role-modelling to students in a classroom environment, guiding educational routines while implementing behavioral and life skill strategies. The Educational Assistant works with a teacher to provide individualized education plans to each student, assisting the students in meeting their educational goals.
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.
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