Special Education Assistant - Smithers, Canada - School District #54 (Bulkley Valley)

Description

JOB POSTING

POSITION : SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT/NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR -27 Hrs

Special Education Assistant 27 Hours per week

Starting Salary Range: $ $28.87 per hour (Effective July 1, 2023)

*Plus Benefit Package (as per CUPE Local 2145 Collective Agreement)

LOCATION: WALNUT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

Minimum of one-year post-secondary training related to working with children with special needs;

Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training) and POPARD (Provincial Outreach

Program for Autism and Related Behaviour Disorders) would be an asset

Early Childhood Education certificate would be an asset but not required

One (1) year experience working with students with special needs in a K-12 educational environment

Familiarity with computer software for students with special needs would be an asset

Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action

Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures

Valid Class 5 - BC Driver's Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers' abstract

Willing to carry out personal care procedures.Ensures that training is up to date if specific health care routines are required

Physical ability to perform the required duties

CLOSING DATE: This posting will be open until filled.

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

NOTE: This is an internal / external posting. Current qualified CUPE applicants will be considered first and then outside applications will be considered.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.