St. Jean Brebeuf (7-9) School
5030 Northland Dr. NW, Calgary
Overall Accountability
The Education Assistant, Deaf & Harding of Hearing assists and supports the educational programming for students who are deaf and hard of hearing as directed by the teacher, the Consultant, Instructional Services, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, the Educational Audiologist and supervised by the Principal. This Education Assistant is a member of the student’s learning team.
Specific Accountabilities
- Provides one-on-one instructional support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Clarifies classroom instruction and school related communication and facilitates communication between the student, hearing peers and staff using a combination of sign language and/or spoken language where required.
- Implements speech-language program recommendations.
- Participates in providing one-on-one support for Learner Support Plan goals and objectives, while promoting a safe, calm, and positive learning environment
- Assists with student self-care (dressing, toileting/diapering, medical needs, etc.)
- Documents observations and maintains records in compliance with Alberta Education’s mandates and monitoring expectations.
- Provides one-on-one support in the use of specialized equipment, e.g., hearing equipment, assistive technology.
- Assists students during school celebrations, liturgical events, services and attendance at Mass at local parishes.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary Diploma/certificate in the training of special education teacher assistants or in a related field of study
- Certificate in American Sign Language
- Working knowledge of specialized equipment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google apps
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*Please Note: This posting may be filled through the recall process. All applicants are still encouraged to apply.*