Relief Support Assistant

Government of Northwest Territories; Norman Wells; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sahtu District Education Council is seeking a Relief Support Assistant to assist with implementing specialized and modified learning activities, providing academic assistance to designated students and supporting teachers in the classroom or other school areas.

The role emphasizes working with diverse learners, including those with disabilities, and requires familiarity with core subjects and inclusive teaching approaches.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, with related educational experience.
• Ability to assist with reading, writing, mathematics and other core subjects.
• Knowledge of inclusive schooling and child development.
• Sign language ability is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing specialized and modified learning activities.
• Provide academic help to designated students individually or in small groups.
• Support classroom teachers and work in classrooms or other school areas.

Skills

Child development

Inclusive schooling

Reading & math

Classroom management

Communication skills

Community resources

Education

High School Diploma

Related experience in education

Sign language (asset)

Job description

Department: Sahtu District Education Council

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

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.
• Ability to acquire knowledge relating to community resources and services.

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