Autism Support Assistant - School Team Advocate

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Granisle; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Babine Elementary Secondary in School District 91 is hiring a Personal Attendant - Autism to assist teachers and other professionals in delivering regular or alternate programs for students with autism. Shifts are 4.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, with a continuing position starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will support students in the classroom, act as an advocate, and participate as a collaborative member of the school-based team, helping implement individualized

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)

BC Driver's License - Class 5

WHMIS 2015 Certificate

WorkSafeBC safety procedures

Tools

WHMIS 2015

WorkSafeBC procedures

Job description

Babine Elementary Secondary in School District 91 is hiring a Personal Attendant - Autism to assist teachers and other professionals in delivering regular or alternate programs for students with autism. Shifts are 4.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, with a continuing position starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will support students in the classroom, act as an advocate, and participate as a collaborative member of the school-based team, helping implement individualized