Education Assistant Specialist, Support Team

Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District; St. John's; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to provide instructional and behavioral support to students. This role involves assisting teachers, monitoring student behavior, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with middle or high school students and possess strong communication skills. This is a full-time position with an anticipated start date in August 2025.

Qualifications

• 2 years of study at an institution of higher education or an Associate degree required.
• 3 years experience working with middle or high school aged students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support to students individually or in small groups.
• Assist teachers with modifying curriculum and monitoring students' behavior.

Skills

Monitoring children

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Assistive learning tools

Computer applications

Job description

Position Information

This position is an 8 hour/day position. There is a $2.35/hour stipend for this position. This position has an anticipated start date of August 2025.

Nature of Work

Incumbents are responsible for providing instructional and behavioral support to students individually or in small groups, and ensuring a safe and healthy education environment. Responsibilities may include: assisting teachers with modifying curriculum, class activities or materials; providing instructional support in various disciplines and facilitating social skills; monitoring students' behavior to ensure a safe and healthy environment; de-escalating student issues; providing physical care; and maintaining and preparing routine records and reports.

Typical Class Responsibilities

• Assists teachers by providing instructional support to students where differentiated/modified instruction is needed; secures the necessary equipment needed within the class to accommodate specialized student needs.
• Assists teachers with overseeing the safety, personal conduct, personal care, and behavior of the students; redirects students engaging in negative or unexpected behavior; documents behaviors; implements behavior support plans and monitors for effectiveness; intervenes when necessary to deescalate students deemed to be in crises.
• Assists with the instruction of student workers by providing guidance in the handling of industry specific tools and machinery, maintaining work areas, and preventing accidents.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Functional Specific Duties

• Assist in the implementation of PBIS and other non-exclusionary practices
• Respond to crisis situations in collaboration with administrator and other building staff
• Lead/support students and staff in Restorative Practices
• Communicate with parents as needed regarding incidents occurring at school
• Collaborate with intervention team members at Quora Secondary School and, as needed, respond to crisis situations at that site

Training and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 college credits) OR an Associate degree (or higher) OR successful completion of the Paraeducator training and assessments (District funded)
• 3 years experience working with middle or high school aged students preferred, skilled in de-escalation strategies

Knowledge Requirements

• Applicable subject matter(s)
• Assistive learning tools
• Student support principles
• Recordkeeping principles
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Computer and related software applications

Skill Requirements

• Monitoring children in an educational setting
• Observing and recording student behavior
• Using assistive learning tools
• Preparing and maintaining records and reports
• Applying local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Operating a computer and applicable software applications
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects
• Job requirements include:
• • Occasionally (1-33% of the time) run, climb or balance, taste and smell, and lift up to 100lbs
  • Frequently (34-66% of the time) sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl, and lift up to 25lbs
  • Continuously (67-100% of the time) stand, walk, use hands, and talk and hear
    

Commitment to Equity

At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.

Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.