Supply Student Support Professionals - Thunder Bay, Canada - Lakehead Schools

Lakehead Schools

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Thunder Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Human Resources
Jim McCuaig Education Centre
2135 Sills Street Thunder Bay ON P7E 5T2
Telephone Fax

HIRING COMPETITION

Supply Student Support Professionals (Qualified and

Unqualified)
- 'on-call' basis with no guarantee of hours of work. The SSP position description is attached.

Position Requirements:

A diploma or degree in the field of Human Services is preferred
Current certification in Standard First Aid/CPR (level C)
Strong human relations skills and experience working with students with special needs
Behaviour Management Systems training, French Language and American Sign Language

- qualifications are considered assets

A covering letter
A resumé of qualifications and experience arranged in chronological sequence
A copy of the relevant diploma(s) or degree(s)
Proof of current certification in Standard First Aid/CPR (level C)
A Reference Check Consent Form (available on the Board website under '_Careers_')

Incomplete packages may not be considered.Offer of employment is conditional upon**- Completion of full day BMS Training (Provided by Lakehead Public Schools at a later date)

Completion of full day of Mentorship and Technology Training (Provided by Lakehead Public
Schools at a later date)
Providing a current Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening; (this

- document
Application Procedure
Lakehead District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We provide

accommodations for individuals with disabilities at any point throughout the recruitment process,
in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require

that appropriate arrangements may be made.

Committed to the success of _every_
student
Lakehead District School Board

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _

Committed to the success of _every_
student
Lakehead District School Board

Position Name:
-
Student Support Professional (SSP)

Reports to:
-
Principal
***: Lakehead District School Board has developed extensive programming to meet the needs of all
- students with special needs. To assist classroom teachers in providing individualized education
- to students with special needs, the Board provides para-professional assistance in the form of

Student Support Professionals

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide assistance to students individually or in small groups through implementation of

- educational programs directed by the teacher.

Contribute to the educational plans by providing input to the teacher in the designing of

programs.- Assist teachers in student evaluation through observation, recording and/or data collection.

Attend to the physical needs of the students by portering, feeding, toileting, administering

medication, providing maintenance therapy and promoting good personal hygiene.- Ensure a safe environment through supervision of students during arrivals and departures,

lunches, recesses, and in the classroom during the teacher's brief unscheduled absences in
- accordance with the Guiding Principles for Assigning Supervision Duty.

Contribute to daily lessons, activities and programs by assisting the teacher in ensuring the

availability of learning materials and equipment.- Provide a positive environment for integration of the students through effective

communication and involvement with all staff and students.- As a member of the school team, contribute to effective communication through oral and/or

written techniques, to establish and maintain a harmonious and productive relationship with
- all persons involved with students.