At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with disabilities in achieving academic goals and enhancing their learning experience.
- Company: University of Alberta, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, valuable experience, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and training in a dynamic campus setting.
- Why this job: Empower students and promote independence while gaining hands-on experience in education.
- Qualifications: High school diploma required; empathy and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 38700 - 47300 $ per year.
This position has an end date of April 30, 2027.
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at Augustana Campus, Camrose.
Augustana Student Success and Accessibility is seeking an Educational Support Aide (ESA) for the current academic year.
The ESA plays an important role in supporting students with disabilities in achieving their academic goals and maximizing their learning experience.
Clear, consistent communication and reinforcement of University of Alberta regulations, policies, and procedures are required with students and staff.
Other
Information: Hours are dependent on student enrolment and class scheduling, with certain days requiring longer shifts than others.
Please note that this position is contingent upon student enrollment and active need.
Should a student withdraw or no longer require an ESA, the contract will end prior to the scheduled end date.
- Escort and accompany assigned student(s) in class, while modelling positive academic, social, and professional behaviours in the classroom.
- Guide student(s) in understanding instructions and completing classroom or laboratory tasks under their direction when barriers arise, ensuring support remains focused on access rather than tutoring.
- Observes and monitors the student's unique health indicators and communicates regarding moving to a safe place.
- Walks with students to and from classes/labs to assist in wayfinding on campus.
- Supports students in accessing and using approved assistive technologies, digital tools, and current learning platforms.
- Encourage students to utilize approved academic accommodations and support them in communicating effectively with instructors.
- Support students in organizing coursework, understanding assignments, and developing effective study habits, without tutoring.
- Reinforce learning strategies such as note-taking, time management, task planning, and prioritization.
- Promote independence, self-advocacy, and confidence.
- Performs other duties as required.
- A minimum of a high school diploma is required. An educational assistant certificate or related diploma is considered an asset.
- Empathy and intercultural competence in working with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to model positive academic habits, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and seek solutions to immediate and short-term issues.
- Careful attention to complex details.
- Experience working with accessibility-related issues or persons with disabilities is an asset.
- Literacy or experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications is an asset.
- First Aid Level 2 training is an asset (opportunity for training may be provided).
This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
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