Education Assistant

Alberni Valley Employment Centre; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employment service is seeking an Education Assistant to support student learning at haahuupayak School in Port Alberni. The role involves supervising students with diverse needs, implementing behavioural strategies, and collaborating with teachers. Candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma and training in Human Services, with certification in child safety practices preferred. This position offers competitive pay and the chance to make a positive impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Strong motivation to work with children.
• Ability to implement trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist students with Learning Outcomes in their IEPs.
• Implement proactive behavioural strategies to manage challenging situations.
• Maintain notes of student progress and activities.

Skills

Ability to build trusting relationships with students

Effective behaviour management strategies

Ability to operate computers and relevant office equipment

Education

Regular Grade 12 graduation

Human Services Worker program completion

Tools

Childsafe First Aid certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

Autism Certificate

Job description

$32/hour, negotiable upon work experience and education

NOC Code

4413

Source

Employer

Details

Summary: The Education Assistant (EA) will provide support services or supervision duties as directed to assist student’s success at haahuupayak School. The responsibilities focus on individual students, small groups and whole class supports. The EA will work very closely with teachers and other specialists. Candidates with Early Childhood Education or certificate in Human Services, and have experience supporting children with Autism will be an asset.

DUTIES:

Working under the direction of the ISC, Inclusion Support Coordinator, School Administrators and Teachers, duties include but are not limited to:

1. Supervise and assist students to meet the Learning Outcomes as described in their Individual Education Plans (IEP).

2. Implement proactive behavioural strategies to diffuse challenging situations using Non-Violent Crises Intervention procedures. Use other techniques to shape/modify challenging behaviour of students.

3. Assist the students with acquisitions of social and academic skills across all areas of the educational environment.

4. Attend to student’s medical response plans.

5. Help children into and out of wheelchairs, buses and cars.

6. Support children in a swimming pool, gymnastics, and on the playground.

7. Assist with implementation of programs and follow physical care guidelines as designed by Occupational and/or Physical Therapists, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and other outside agency support teams.

8. Maintain notes of student progress and activities.

9. On occasion attend to student's personal care and medical needs as necessary.

10. Assist in general supervision of all students in the school and on the school grounds.

11. Report any possible health problems to the teacher and/or parent and assist with first aid treatment when required.

12. May drive students in personal vehicle as needed.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Regular Grade 12 graduation and completion of the Human Services Worker program or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes coursework such as: anger/behaviour management, child/yourth/adolescent psychology, counseling, communication disorders, augmentation communication, autism, orientation/mobility.

2. A strong motivation to work with children.

3. Ability to build trusting relationships with students.

4. Adhere to policies outlined in the haahuupayak school Policy handbook.

5. Ability to operate computers and relevant office equipment

6. Ability to implement effective behaviour management strategies and apply the principles of trauma informed practices.

7. Childsafe First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and Autism Certificate is an asset.

8. Physical ability to perform assigned duties.

How to Apply

Please submit resume, cover letter and professional references to haahuupayak school, 6000 Santu Drive, Port Alberni, V9Y 8X9 or emailed to [e-mail]

4805-B Mar Street
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8J5
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-888-454-4560
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Port Alberni Hours:
Monday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Tofino Hours:
Monday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday,8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Ucluelet Hours:
Monday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday,8:30 am to 4:30 pm