Relief Support Assistant

Government of Northwest Territories; Colville Lake; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sahtu Divisional Education Council is seeking a classroom support worker in Colville Lake, NT. This role directly impacts students by supporting the Classroom Teacher to ensure students receive appropriate attention and guidance in learning activities.

Candidates typically hold a High School diploma with related experience in education. An ability to communicate using sign language is considered an asset. The position is limited to residents within 25 kilometres of Colville Lake.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development, disabilities and related challenges.
• Familiar with inclusive schooling philosophies.
• Ability to teach core subjects to a range of grades.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic textbooks.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers to ensure students receive attention and instruction.
• Assist in implementing learning strategies and manage classroom activities.

Skills

Child development

Disabilities awareness

Inclusive education

Core subjects instruction

Reading & math materials

Sign language (asset)

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Department: Sahtu District Education Council

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Colville Lake, NWT.

Department Information

Sahtu Divisional Education Council.

Job Information

Support services provided will have a direct impact on students and their families. It will increase the likelihood of students remaining in the education system and gaining the skills required to be successful in life. Support services will have a direct impact on students within the classroom by ensuring that students receive the required level of attention from the Classroom Teacher or another adult in the room.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• ¿Knowledge relating to child development, disabilities and other challenges faced by students and the effects of living with a disability or challenge.
• ¿Knowledge of formal and informal learning strategies and inclusive schooling philosophies
• ¿Ability to provide instruction in core academic subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) to students in a wide range of grade levels.
• ¿Ability to read and comprehend appropriate materials, including reading and mathematics textbooks at a basic understanding of teaching, instruction and classroom management techniques.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
High School / Secondary School diploma, and related experience in an educational environment. Equivalencies will be considered.

An ability to communicate using sign language would be considered an asset for this position.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIEDRIVE
BOX360
NORMAN WELLSNT X0E 0V0
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