Terms of Employment: All instructional days, September through June

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Secondary school graduation or equivalent

Education Assistant Certification or equivalent in related field or equivalent experience working with individuals with disabilities, behaviour disorders, learning and physical disabilities, syndromes and disorders that affect the learning of students

Minimum three (3) months of experience working with children

Knowledge and understanding of child development

Familiarity with Individual Education Plans and Individual Care Plans an asset

Ability to implement modified and adapted curriculum

Basic computer skills with ability to read and form emails, view word/excel documents, navigate internet and use web-based applications

Physical ability to respond to student needs (i.e. bolting)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates patience and acceptance when dealing with students

Shows kindness and cares about the well-being of students

Actively shows courtesy and respect to all, proactively builds healthy and trusting relationships with all; contributes to a positive working environment

Clearly articulates thoughts and ideas and shares timely and relevant information openly, honestly and respectfully using oral, written and visual formats

Possesses robust organizational skills and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes work

Respects the confidential nature of all information relating to students, parents and staff





RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the planning and implementation of Individual Education Plan goals, objectives and supports

Participates in supervision of students within the school, on the playground and on field trips, including the transitioning between activities in and outside the school building

Assists students during classroom activities

Supports social inclusion in the classroom and on the playground through implementing self-regulation strategies, behaviour support strategies, communication strategies and monitoring behaviour

Objectively observes and records student behaviour, as required

Reports safety, unusual behaviour, and discipline concerns to the principal or designate, but resolves any minor disagreements where possible

May support personal care needs of students (e.g. glucagon testing, toileting, feeding)

Attends to minor cuts or bruises, referring students to first aid attendant as required

May be required to physically assist students using lifts and transfers

May be required to support transferring students on and off busses

Walks or runs, indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions

Remains current in school, district and provincial policies and guidelines relevant to role (e.g. Provincial Physical Restraint and Seclusion Guidelines)

Performs other related duties as time permits and/or assigned as required

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📌 Education Assistant On-Call (British Columbia)
🏢 Sd62
📍 British Columbia