Special Education Assistant - Coquitlam, Canada - Greater Heights Learning Academy

Greater Heights Learning Academy

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Coquitlam, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Summary

A special education assistant attending to the personal care, educational and developmental needs of students who have unique and significant physical, intellectual behavioural, or learning differences.

You will be required to perform a variety of tasks with an individual or groups of students. Tasks are determined by the needs of the individual or group. The work requires considerable initiative, emotional stability, empathy and understanding of the many varied issues the students face. The position requires sound judgement in dealing with a variety of situations under the general supervision of a teacher(s)

Job Type / Category
Independent special needs school in Coquitlam. This is a part time position working Monday to Friday. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge of methods and practices related to learning styles and other needs of students with special needs.
Knowledge of behaviour intervention, strategies, anger management/conflict resolution techniques is an asset.

- ability to implement student Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals, individual care plan, academic and other individual programs.

Ability to monitor, adapt and respond to the varying medical, physical, educational, and other needs of students.
Ability to function cooperatively with staff, and others to maintain effective relationships with special needs children
Sufficient strength and agility to physically assist students with special needs

Company Profile
Greater Heights Learning Academy is a special needs school located in Coquitlam; kindergarten to Grade 12.

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
$18.00-$21.00 per hour

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