Relief 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

Department: Sahtu District Education Council

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Fort Good Hope NT.

Department Information

Sahtu Divisional Education Council

Job Information

At the discretion of the Principal, the Relief Support Assistant reports to the Principal, Program Support Teacher and/or Classroom Teachers. The Relief Support Assistant is responsible for assisting with implementing specialized and modified learning and education activities in order to provide a positive learning experience for students with diverse needs. The position is responsible for working with designated students either individually or in small groups to provide academic assistance. The Relief SA may work in the classroom or in other areas of the school.

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.
Ability to acquire knowledge of the goals, objectives and operations of the school and DEA as well as the local people and culture.
Ability to apply interpersonal and verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

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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Fax [phone]
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Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.