Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Tulita NT.

Department Information

Sahtu Divisional Education Council

Job Information

At the discretion of the Principal, the Relief Support Assistant reports to the Principal, Program Support Teacher and/or Classroom Teachers. The Relief Support Assistant is responsible for assisting with implementing specialized and modified learning and education activities in order to provide a positive learning experience for students with diverse needs. The position is responsible for working with designated students either individually or in small groups to provide academic assistance. The Relief SA may work in the classroom or in other areas of the school.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Knowledge relating to child development, disabilities and other challenges faced by students and the effects of living with a disability or challenge.
- Knowledge of formal and informal learning strategies and inclusive schooling philosophies
- Ability to provide instruction in core academic subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) to students in a wide range of grade levels.




- Ability to read and comprehend appropriate materials, including reading and mathematics textbooks at a basic understanding of teaching, instruction and classroom management
techniques.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of the goals, objectives and operations of the school and DEA as well as the local people and culture.
- Ability to apply interpersonal and verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
High School / Secondary School diploma, and related experience in an educational setting.
Equivalencies will be considered.

An ability to communicate using sign language would be considered an asset for this position.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Relief Support Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Canada