Relief Learning Support Assistant

Government of Northwest Territories; K’ásho Got’iné; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Northwest Territories seeks a Relief Support Assistant to aid with specialized and modified learning activities for students with diverse needs. You will work with designated students individually or in small groups to provide academic help in the classroom or other school areas under the guidance of the Principal and teachers.

Typically requires a High School diploma; knowledge of child development, disabilities, and inclusive education is essential, with strong interpersonal and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and disabilities/challenges.
• Understanding of inclusive schooling philosophies.
• Ability to instruct in core academic subjects (reading, writing, mathematics).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructional materials and classroom management basics.
• Interpersonal and verbal/written/listening communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing specialized and modified learning activities for diverse learners.
• Support designated students individually or in small groups to provide academic assistance.
• Collaborate with Principal, Program Support Teacher and classroom staff; work in classroom or other school areas.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Disabilities awareness

Inclusive schooling philosophies

Instruction in core subjects (reading,

writing, mathematics)

Communication skills (verbal, written,

listening)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Government of Northwest Territories seeks a Relief Support Assistant to aid with specialized and modified learning activities for students with diverse needs. You will work with designated students individually or in small groups to provide academic help in the classroom or other school areas under the guidance of the Principal and teachers.

Typically requires a High School diploma; knowledge of child development, disabilities, and inclusive education is essential, with strong interpersonal and