Casual Learning Support Worker

North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The North Vancouver School District seeks a part-time Learning Support Worker (Education Assistant) to assist students with learning difficulties. This role involves preparing educational materials, implementing support programs, and monitoring student progress in a collaborative classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a passion for fostering student success in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Unionized position

Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with learning disabled students (minimum 3 years).
• Ability to assist in developing Individual Education Plans.
• Knowledge of literacy and numeracy development therapies.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with learning difficulties by preparing materials.
• Evaluate and implement learning programs under teacher supervision.
• Monitor and record student progress and behaviour.

Skills

Learning intervention strategies

Empathy

Emotional stability

Data collection

Basic first aid

Education

Special Education Teacher Assistant Certificate

Orton-Gillingham Certificate

Phono-Graphix Certificate

Completion of 12th grade or equivalent

Job description

EDUCATION ASSISTANT (LEARNING SUPPORT WORKER)

WHO WE ARE

From coastal beaches to mountain forests North Vancouver School District the natural place to learn provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 25 elementary and 7secondary schools 2500 staff and 16000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust respect responsibility and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn share and grow with the North Vancouver School District -the natural place to work.

THE ROLE

The Learning Support Worker (LSW) is a specialized role that supports students with learning difficulties. The LSW provides learning assistance by performing a variety of learning support programs with an individual or groups of students. The tasks are determined by the needs of the individual or groups so that each situation will be as unique as the student(s) they assist. The LSW requires specialized skills to assist students who have learning difficulties and to support the teachers and staff who work with them. The work requires considerable initiative emotional stability empathy and understanding of the many varied issues these students face. The LSW will require sound judgement in dealing with a variety of situations under the general supervision of a teacher(s). Work performance for this role is reviewed and evaluated by an administrator in terms of the effectiveness of services provided to students and staff.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• In collaboration with teachers assists students with learning difficulties by preparing and delivering materials for the prescribed program and support students in the utilization of skills in the areas of reading writing numeracy and literacy development.
• Under the general supervision of a teacher performs assessments evaluates student levels implements approved programs such as Orton-Gillingham Phono-Graphix and others. Plans prepares and delivers the programs and provides summaries of student progress.
• Interacts with teachers staff and other professionals to participate in the development implementation and continuation of students with learning difficulties and any other associated behaviours that have been identified by the school and Resource Teams.
• Performs record keeping tasks such as the collection and monitoring of data in order to help coordinate the students programs and review progress with other staff and professionals.
• Supervises students and maintains order and safety on the school grounds in the school common areas and in classrooms.
• Ensures established District and school rules / codes are followed and upheld by students and assists students to resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
• Documents and reports incidents accidents and behaviour problems including those of a confidential nature.
• Administers basic first aid and reports such instances. Maintains awareness of student medical alerts and follows school medical protocols.
• Uses a computer and educational software applications audio-visual equipment and other educational equipment when required.
• Performs related work as required.

WHAT WE REQUIRE

Considerable knowledge of :

learning theories learning intervention strategies and literacy development.

district programs in the areas of literacy and numeracy.

the academic course content and non-academic programs required for assigned students.

self-management and stress reduction techniques for students who have learning disabilities and other associated behaviours.

the methods and practices related to the learning styles and other needs of students who have learning disabilities

Working knowledge of :

methods and procedures in controlling and regulating the behaviour of students and child development

Ability to :

assist in the development and implementation of student Individual Education Plan(s) or other student plan(s)

perform a variety of record keeping tasks including the collection and monitoring of data and report student progress

establish and maintain effective relationships with students who have special needs

function cooperatively with staff other professionals and parents

monitor adapt and respond to meet the varying medical physical educational social emotional and behavioural needs of students

use a computer and educational software applications audio-visual and other educational equipment when required

administer basic first aid

REQUIRED LICENSES CERTIFICATES and REGISTRATIONS

Special Education Teacher Assistant or Education Assistant Certificate or equivalent.

Orton-Gillingham Certificate.

Phono-Graphix Certificate.

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent

Basic first aid

A minimum of three (3) years experience including at least one year working with learning disabled students

Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This is a unionized position.

The rate of pay is $35.18 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits.

All candidates are required to complete a local Police Criminal Record Check as condition of employment.

Applying to this posting is a two-step process :

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NVSD is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity inclusion equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and / or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact HR for any questions accommodations or specific requests at

We value the opportunity to learn share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people specifically the Skwxw7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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