Department: Sahtu District Education Council

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Deline 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.
- Ability to acquire knowledge relating to community resources and services.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

High School / Secondary School diploma, and related experience in an educational workplace. 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 MCKENZIEDRIVE

BOX360

NORMAN WELLSNT 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 (Northwest Territories)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Northwest Territories