Part-Time Education Assistant (25 hrs) — Student Support

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Prince George; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is seeking an Education Assistant 2 for a 25-hour schedule. Under teacher direction, you will support small groups and individuals with academic and behavioral plans, and supervise students during recess, lunch, and transitions.

You will perform health procedures, assist with communication and developmental activities, help students gain life skills, and participate in school activities while

Qualifications

• Grade twelve education.
• Six college/university level courses related to learning/behavioral issues in children or youth (e.g. Education assistance, Behavior Management, Exceptionalities, Growth and Development, Interpersonal Communication).
• One year of related experience with children or youth with exceptional needs in a school, hospital or recognized community agency.
• May require experience with specific exceptionalities.
• May require a valid British Columbia driver’s license.
• Ability to perform child-specific behavior management techniques.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate school and/or personalized equipment (e.g. recorder, computer, communication board).
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in the language of instruction in or about the school.
• Ability to perform individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to follow directions with regard to individualized education plans and the dispensing of medication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Performs general health procedures (e.g. daily hygiene, toileting, feeding, positioning, transferring).
• May perform communication procedures and performance skill activities under the direction of specialized staff (e.g. remedial articulation, language stimulation, motor training, adaptive technology practice).
• Assists students in gaining independence in specific life skills.
• Accompanies students to community access activities.
• Assists with specific drill and practice activities and note-taking activities such as scribing.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials.
• Participates in conferences with parents and others as directed.
• Observes students and records these observations.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Grade twelve education

Six college/university level courses related to learning/behavioral issues

One year of related experience with children or youth with exceptional needs

Valid BC driver’s license (may be required)

Job description

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is seeking an Education Assistant 2 for a 25-hour schedule. Under teacher direction, you will support small groups and individuals with academic and behavioral plans, and supervise students during recess, lunch, and transitions.

You will perform health procedures, assist with communication and developmental activities, help students gain life skills, and participate in school activities while