Education Assistant - Langley, Canada - Langley Christian School

Langley Christian School

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Langley, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

EDUCATION ASSISTANT (1.0)

VISION:

A thriving Christian learning community, connected outward and inward, serving together as leaders who model best practices to empower students to have an impact in a changing world.

WHO ARE WE?

LCS is a growing, inspiring and purpose-driven Christian teaching and learning community striving to deliver the best instruction and high-quality, transformative educational programming for Pre-K to Grade 12 students.

We aim to design experiences that produce graduates who are well equipped in faith, knowledge, competencies and character to transform lives through service and their gifts, and who will go on from here to live a life of impact and purpose in a rapidly changing world.

Our community includes 1200+ students and 170+ staff on three campuses in one of Canada's fastest growing communities, located a short distance from Vancouver in the heart of the Fraser Valley.

Founded with a rich 65-year history, today our families and students represent 113 churches and the diversity of our changing community.

Typically, an Education Assistant will:

Be an advocate for students and their needs

Maintain confidentiality

Communicate professionally and appropriately with coordinators, teachers, students and parents

Work with teachers to facilitate the participation of all students with learning differences in classroom activities

Provide support to the student individually or in small groups

Participate in school-based team meetings

Assist in adapting situations, environment, materials and activities so the student can be successful

Implement planned strategies and activities for the student

Assist in developing and implementing a behavior support plan when necessary

Keep anecdotal records, work samples etc. to document student progress and history.

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Assistant Certificate (or equivalent)

Experience and/or further training in supporting students with autism or FASD, personal care needs, or other learning differences

Evidence of involvement in a local Christian faith community

Strong professional references

Ability to work in a collaborative, inclusive work environment

Evidence of courage, integrity, transparency and honesty in relationships

Evidence of strong interpersonal communication

Resume

Pastoral reference letter

Copies of relevant training certificates

Copies of recent performance evaluations

Two professional references