Autism Support Assistant - School Advocate

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes invites applications for a Personal Attendant - Autism at Fort St. James Secondary. This continuing position starts as soon as possible and involves 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week to support students with autism.

You will assist teachers and other professionals with regular or alternate programs, and act as a student advocate as part of the school-based team.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate).
• Completion of an Education Assistant Certificate Program.
• Completion of POPARD program (30 hours).
• BC Driver's License - Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver's abstract
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures
• 6 months of experience working with people with behavioral disorders

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to teachers and other professionals in the delivery of regular or alternate programs of study for students with autism.
• Functions as an advocate for students and as a collaborative member of the school-based team

Skills

Experience with behavioral disorders

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

Education Assistant Certificate Program

POPARD program (30 hours)

Job description

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes invites applications for a Personal Attendant - Autism at Fort St. James Secondary. This continuing position starts as soon as possible and involves 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week to support students with autism.

You will assist teachers and other professionals with regular or alternate programs, and act as a student advocate as part of the school-based team.