Education Assistant - Secondary (Male Preferred)

Sooke School District 62; Sooke; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking an Education Assistant to support students, including those with autism, for 30 hours per week. Responsibilities include assisting in classroom activities, implementing Individual Education Plans, and ensuring student safety and well-being. Competitive pay at $31.19 per hour based on CUPE collective agreement. Duties to commence as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum three months of experience working with children.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Familiarity with Individual Education Plans.

Responsibilities

• Supports social inclusion in the classroom.
• Assists students during classroom activities.
• Participates in planning Individual Education Plan goals.

Skills

Patience

Organizational skills

Communication

Respect for confidentiality

Education

Secondary school graduation or equivalent

Education Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

EDUCATION ASSISTANT (Male Preferred) – ONE POSITION FOR EDWARD MILNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL. THIRTY HOURS PER WEEK. TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN A VARIETY OF CLASSROOMS INCLUDING A STUDENT/STUDENTS WITH AUTISM, NEEDING BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT AND LEARNING ASSISTANCE.

Qualifications

Qualifications As Per Job Description.

Terms of Employment: All instructional days, September through June

Knowledge And Experience

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent
• Education Assistant Certification or equivalent in related field or equivalent experience working with individuals with disabilities, behaviour disorders, learning and physical disabilities, syndromes and disorders that affect the learning of students
• Minimum three (3) months of experience working with children
• Knowledge and understanding of child development
• Familiarity with Individual Education Plans and Individual Care Plans an asset
• Ability to implement modified and adapted curriculum
• Basic computer skills with ability to read and form emails, view word/excel documents, navigate internet and use web-based applications
• Physical ability to respond to student needs (i.e. bolting)

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates patience and acceptance when dealing with students
• Shows kindness and cares about the well-being of students
• Actively shows courtesy and respect to all, proactively builds healthy and trusting relationships with all; contributes to a positive working environment
• Clearly articulates thoughts and ideas and shares timely and relevant information openly, honestly and respectfully using oral, written and visual formats
• Possesses strong organizational skills and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes work
• Respects the confidential nature of all information relating to students, parents and staff

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and implementation of Individual Education Plan goals, objectives and supports
• Participates in supervision of students within the school, on the playground and on field trips, including the transitioning between activities in and outside the school building
• Assists students during classroom activities
• Supports social inclusion in the classroom and on the playground through implementing self-regulation strategies, behaviour support strategies, communication strategies and monitoring behaviour
• Objectively observes and records student behaviour, as required
• Reports safety, unusual behaviour, and discipline concerns to the principal or designate, but resolves any minor disagreements where possible
• May support personal care needs of students (e.g. glucagon testing, toileting, feeding)
• Attends to minor cuts or bruises, referring students to first aid attendant as required
• May be required to physically assist students using lifts and transfers
• May be required to support transferring students on and off busses
• Walks or runs, indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions
• Remains current in school, district and provincial policies and guidelines relevant to role (e.g. Provincial Physical Restraint and Seclusion Guidelines)
• Performs other related duties as time permits and/or assigned as required

RATE OF PAY AS PER THE CUPE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT, $31.19 PER HOUR.

DUTIES TO COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.