Education Assistant - Delta, Canada - School District #37 (Delta)

School District #37 (Delta)

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Delta, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:

Education Assistant - Itinerant

REQUIRES VISUAL TRANSCRIBING CERTIFICATE

Competition:

S-23-289

Location/ Dept
:

Inclusive Learning

Hours:
30.00 Monday-Friday/10 Months LIF/EXTRA MINS ELIG

Start Date:

SEP. 05, 2023

Term of Employment:

Continuing

Salary:

$30.26 per hour

Posted:

JUNE 06, 2023

Application Deadline:
12:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023

SUMMARY:

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Reports to the Principal and/or a District Administrator, Inclusive Learning, and works under the direction of the classroom teacher(s).

Education Assistants participate as a valuable member of a team in the ongoing implementation of inclusive learning opportunities, and play a key role with the classroom teacher in maintaining a culture of equity and success for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of a secondary school graduation program or equivalent.

Completion of a recognized post-secondary education assistant program, including or supplemented by training related to specific diagnoses such as ASD, diabetes, chronic health impairment, conflict resolution, and non-violent crisis intervention.

One-year recent, related experience specific to the needs of students with cognitive, behavioural, emotional, communication, sensory and/or physical, health challenges.

Proven ability to implement positive behaviour intervention techniques, as well as flexibility in response to student behaviours (e.g., adjusting, and adapting strategies).

Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.

Ability to work independently and cooperatively while following the direction and guidance of the classroom/specialized teacher.

Ability to operate a variety of office and school equipment including equipment specific to the needs of the student(s).

Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively and use judgement when providing information.

Ability to use patience, tolerance, and understanding in developing and maintaining a rapport with students, and in resolving problems or conflicts that may arise.

Remains current with changing technology, and diagnosis-specific approaches and equipment. Knowledge of basic first aid.

Current CPI and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

Knowledge of WorkSafe BC and WHMIS procedures and regulations. Safe work practices. Some positions may require the knowledge of a language other than English.

Some positions may require Braille, Sign Language, or deaf/blind-specific instructional communication strategies. Some positions may require a valid BC driver's license.

The successful applicant will be assigned to various schools throughout the District by Inclusive Learning (i.e. Ladner, North Delta, Tsawwassen).

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