Relief Support Assistant

Government of Northwest Territories; Norman Wells; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Regional Education Council in Norman Wells is seeking a Relief Support Assistant. This position assists students with diverse educational needs, implementing specialized learning activities and providing academic support. The ideal candidate holds a High School diploma and has experience in an educational environment. Ability to communicate in sign language is a plus. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment is essential.
• Communication using sign language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specialized and modified learning activities.
• Work with designated students to provide academic assistance.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Instruction in core academic subjects

Planning and organization skills

Analytical and decision-making skills

Education

High School / Secondary School diploma

Job description

Department: Sahtu District Education Council

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Norman Wells.

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. 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.
• Ability to provide instruction in core academic subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) to students in a wide range of grade levels.
• 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 acquire knowledge relating to community resources and services.
• Planning and organization, and time management skills.
• Abilityto readand understand instructions, IEPs, meeting minutes, and communications.
• Ability to write and maintain accurate student records.
• Analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting with young people, staff and parents.
• Ability to work with students with exceptional needs.

Qualifications

• 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
• Tel [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• [e-mail]

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