Relief Education Assistant 2 - 27.5 hours per week

St. Clement's School; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a compassionate Relief Education Assistant to support students with exceptional needs. This role involves assisting in academic and behavioral activities, fostering independence, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all students. You will collaborate with teachers and participate in community access activities, making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. If you are dedicated to helping students thrive and possess the necessary skills and experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Grade twelve education and six college/university level courses required.
• One year of related experience with children or youth with exceptional needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with specific drill and practice activities according to education plans.
• Monitors and assists students during unstructured time such as recess and lunch.

Skills

Behavior Management

Interpersonal Communication

Child-specific behavior management techniques

Effective communication

Education

Grade twelve education

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

Tools

Common classroom materials/equipment

Child-specific equipment

Job description

TITLE: RELIEF EDUCATION ASSISTANT 2 - 27.5 hours per week

DEPARTMENT: Schools

REPORTS TO: Principal

WAGE: $30.97 - $32.29hourly wage effective July 1, 2024

SUMMARY:
With direction from the teacher, the Education Assistant 2 assists small groups and/or individualstudents with specific drill and practice activities in academic and behavioral domainsaccording to an education plan. Monitors and assists students during unstructured time such asrecess, lunch hour, before and after school period and between classes.

DUTIES:

• Performs general health procedures (e.g. daily hygiene, toileting, feeding, positioning,transferring).
• May perform communication procedures and performance skill activities under thedirection of specialized staff (e.g. remedial articulation, language stimulation, motortraining, 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 asscribing.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials.
• Participates in conferences with parents and others as directed.
• Observes students and records these observations.
• Scores objective tests and assignments and keeps appropriate records.
• Administers medication to students as assigned by an administrator.
• Monitors student behavior (academic/social) inside the school and on the grounds.
• Promotes and fosters co-operative relationships.
• Reports safety, unusual behavior, and discipline concerns to the principal or designate,but resolves any minor disagreements where possible.
• Ensures students enter the school at the end of breaks, as required.
• Attends to minor cuts or bruises as required.
• May be assigned supervision duties specific to each school.
• Supervises the transfer of students to and from appropriate buses, as required.
• May be required to work outside in inclement weather.
• Arranges, distributes, and collects activity materials and equipment.
• Assists in organizing and conducting school activities such as field trips, hot dog salesand other special events.
• Performs duties in compliance with safety regulations.
• Performs other Education 2 duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (Education Assistant 2)

• Grade twelve education.
• Six college/university level courses related to learning/behavioral issues in children oryouth (e.g. Education assistance, Behavior Management, Exceptionalities, Growth andDevelopment, Interpersonal Communication, etc.)
• 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, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in the language ofinstruction 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 thedispensing of medication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Common classroom and playground materials/equipment (e.g.: art supplies, computers, audiovisual equipment, sports equipment, etc.)
• Child-specific equipment (e.g. computer, hearing aids, etc.)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient vision and hearing to perform assigned duties independently.
• Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required.
• Manual dexterity.

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