Educational Assistant K-12 - Victoria, Canada - St. Margaret's School

St. Margaret's School

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Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Temporary - June 30, 2023

Hours

Monday - Friday, hours per week.

This is a temporary position to June 30, 2023, with fluctuating K-12 classroom assignment according to the need each day.

Salary

$ $27.47 per hour, depending on years of service at SMS. This is a bargaining unit position in the Professional Employees Association

Summary

St.

Margaret's School is seeking energetic, self-directed Educational Assistant to provide educational support to K-12 students on an individual or small group basis, primarily within the classroom environment in STEM specific areas.

They will work collaboratively with the Learning Support Coordinator, Learning Support teachers, classroom teachers and other staff in providing this assistance.

Core Competencies

Integrity & Trust

Communication & Collaboration

Service Orientation

Adaptability

Professional Knowledge

Resilience

Innovation

Job Duties include:

Assisting the classroom teachers in the delivery of the curriculum to students, includes adapting or modifying curriculum methods and strategies.

Support a variety of learners including students with learning exceptionalities, challenges with mental health, executive functioning, and medical and personal care needs.

Organizing with learning support teachers and classroom teachers, specific activities and lessons that address the academic, social, and emotional diversity within a classroom.

Supporting individual students and groups of students within the classroom environment.

Attending weekly learning support meetings and school activities.

Regular communication and interaction with teachers, learning support staff and the Directors (or designate).

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications include:

Minimum two years of post-secondary training as an Education Assistant or equivalent.

Specialization in the field of Special Education is an asset.

Exceptional skills in providing assistance to students with a variety of needs in a K-12 setting, including supporting the management of medical conditions.

Specific post-secondary courses in child or adolescent development, behaviour management or equivalent.

Strong skills in supporting senior STEM programs.

Course work in math and/or science would be an asset.

2-3 years proven experience and excellence in co-planning and assisting with lessons in a classroom.

An awareness and understanding of the BC curriculum.

Ability to provide a variety of instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of the students.

An awareness of the social/emotional needs of girls.

Superior communication and interpersonal skills in working with colleagues, students, and parents.

Strong creative and organizational skills.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Flexibility to work in a busy and dynamic environment.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Actively support the vision, mission, and values of our School.

Human Resources

St. Margaret's School

1080 Lucas Avenue

Victoria, BC V8X 3P7