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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE)
Posted on October 27, 2024 by Employer details Kwakwaka?wakw/Heiltsuk/Nuxalk/Oweekeno
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (1.0 FTE) <p> The Kakotlatsi School is looking for an individual with strong academic and interpersonal skills who is willing to contribute to our team and overall school success. Our school works in conjunction with the Quatsino Band Council (QBC) to provide superlative educational experiences for its members.<p> The Education Assistant (EA) provides classroom support for teachers as well as educational support for individuals and small groups. The EA will work with wide variety of special needs, learning challenges, those on modified and alternate programs (primarily in a classroom setting), as well as provide, on occasion, pull out support for individuals or small groups. <p>NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK: <p> The EA provides specialized work of student assistance and teacher support nature. The EA attends to the personal care, educational and development needs of student(s) who have unique and significant physical, mental, behavioural, emotional or learning style differences. These tasks are determined by the needs of the individual or groups, so that each employees work will be as unique as the student(s) they are assisting. <p> In addition, some employees will be required to bring specialized skills to assist students who are visually or hearing impaired, those with chronic health and physical disability issues, and those who are severe behaviour disorders. The work requires considerable initiative, emotional stability, empathy and understanding of the many and varied issues these students face. This position requires sound judgement in dealing with a variety of situations under the general supervision of a teacher(s). <p>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide instructional support to students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator and provide student with feedback for completion of daily work<p> Constructs/locates instructional materials/games/displays/learning centres<p> Operate computers, audio-visual and various equipment as well as other adaptive technology<p> Supervise the students completion of educational activities, as outlined in the IEP, observe and record academic and behavioural assessment data to assist teachers in the monitoring of students<p> Copies, transcribes, files, and maintains records<p> Implement behaviour management programs as determined by the teacher/resource team<p> Provide personal/health care and physical safety assistance to students<p> Attend team/parent/professional development meetings as required<p> Assist in the implementation of programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions<p> Supervise students as required in the classroom, gym, school, playground, loading/unloading of bus and field trips<p> Foster student independence and appropriate peer interactions<p> May be required to attend specific workshops at the direction of the Principal<p> Must be willing to maintain current qualifications <p> Must attend all relevant training opportunities<p> Perform other assigned comparable duties that are within the knowledge and skills required by the job description and/or directed by the Principal<p> Sufficient strength and agility to physically assist students with special needs DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalency <p> Education Assistant (EA) certificate holder or related training from a recognized educational institution <p> Current First Aid Certification<p> An excellent understanding of and ability to effectively implement strategies/approaches to support students who experience severe emotional and behavioural difficulties<p> Excellent interpersonal skills are essential<p> Proven ability to remain calm in difficult situations<p> Proven abil- LocationCoal Harbour, BC
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2801175
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