Terms of Employment: All instructional days, September through JuneKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCESecondary school graduation or equivalentEducation 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 studentsMinimum three (3) months of experience working with childrenKnowledge and understanding of child developmentFamiliarity with Individual Education Plans and Individual Care Plans an assetAbility to implement modified and adapted curriculumBasic computer skills with ability to read and form emails, view word/excel documents, navigate internet and use web-based applicationsPhysical ability to respond to student needs (i.E. bolting)SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates patience and acceptance when dealing with studentsShows kindness and cares about the well-being of studentsActively shows courtesy and respect to all, proactively builds healthy and trusting relationships with all; contributes to a positive working environmentClearly articulates thoughts and ideas and shares timely and relevant information openly, honestly and respectfully using oral, written and visual formatsPossesses robust organizational skills and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes workRespects the confidential nature of all information relating to students,



parents and staffRESPONSIBILITIESParticipates in the planning and implementation of Individual Education Plan goals, objectives and supportsParticipates in supervision of students within the school, on the playground and on field trips, including the transitioning between activities in and outside the school buildingAssists students during classroom activitiesSupports social inclusion in the classroom and on the playground through implementing self-regulation strategies, behaviour support strategies, communication strategies and monitoring behaviourObjectively observes and records student behaviour, as requiredReports safety, unusual behaviour, and discipline concerns to the principal or designate, but resolves any minor disagreements where possibleMay 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 requiredMay be required to physically assist students using lifts and transfersMay be required to support transferring students on and off bussesWalks or runs, indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditionsRemains 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

📌 Education Assistant On-Call (Victoria)
🏢 Sd62
📍 Victoria