Replacement Education Assistant 2 - 20 Hours

School District 57; Prince George; Presencial; CAD 43.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

School District 57 in Prince George, Canada, invites applications for a Replacement Education Assistant 2 (20 hours). You will work under a teacher's direction to support small groups and individuals with academic and behavioral activities, including assisting during recesses, lunch, and between classes.

The role requires Grade twelve and college-level coursework related to learning/behavioral issues, plus one year of related experience. BC driver’s license may be requested.

Formación

• Grade twelve education completed.
• Six college/university level courses related to learning/behavioral issues.
• One year of related experience with children or youth with exceptional needs.
• May require experience with specific exceptionalities and BC driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Performs general health procedures and assists with activities per education plan.
• Monitors and assists students during unstructured times and transports as needed.
• Assists with drill and practice activities, note-taking, and material preparation.
• Participates in conferences with parents and others as directed.
• Administers medication as assigned by an administrator.
• Supervises student movement and field trips; supports safety and discipline.

Conocimientos

child-specific behavior management

operate school equipment

communication (verbal and written)

multidisciplinary teamwork

follow individualized education plans

confidentiality

Educación

Grade twelve education

Six college/university courses related to learning/behavioral issues

One year of related experience with children/youth with exceptional needs

British Columbia driver’s license (optional)

Herramientas

classroom equipment

personalized equipment

Descripción del empleo

TITLE: Replacement Education Assistant 2 - 20 Hours

DEPARTMENT: Schools

REPORTS TO: Principal

WAGE:$30.97 - $32.29 hourly wage effective July 1, 2024

SUMMARY:

With direction from the teacher, the Education Assistant 2 assists small groups and/or individual students with specific drill and practice activities in academic and behavioral domains according to an education plan. Monitors and assists students during unstructured time such as recess, lunch hour, before and after school period and between classes.

DUTIES:

• Performs general health procedures (e.g. daily hygiene, toileting, feeding, positioning, transferring).
• May perform communication procedures and performance skill activities under the direction of specialized staff (e.g. remedial articulation, language stimulation, motor training, adaptive technology practice).
• Assists students in gaining independence in specific life skills.
• Accompanies students to community access activities.
• Assists with specific drill and practice activities and note-taking activities such as scribing.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials.
• Participates in conferences with parents and others as directed.
• Observes students and records these observations.
• Scores objective tests and assignments and keeps appropriate records.
• Administers medication to students as assigned by an administrator.
• Monitors student behavior (academic/social) inside the school and on the grounds.
• Promotes and fosters co-operative relationships.
• Reports safety, unusual behavior, and discipline concerns to the principal or designate, but resolves any minor disagreements where possible.
• Ensures students enter the school at the end of breaks, as required.
• Attends to minor cuts or bruises as required.
• May be assigned supervision duties specific to each school.
• Supervises the transfer of students to and from appropriate buses, as required.
• May be required to work outside in inclement weather.
• Arranges, distributes, and collects activity materials and equipment.
• Assists in organizing and conducting school activities such as field trips, hot dog sales and other special events.
• Performs duties in compliance with safety regulations.
• Performs other Education 2 duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (Education Assistant 2):

• Grade twelve education.
• Six college/university level courses related to learning/behavioral issues in children or youth (e.g. Education assistance, Behavior Management, Exceptionalities, Growth and Development, Interpersonal Communication, etc.).
• One year of related experience with children or youth with exceptional needs in a school, hospital or recognized community agency.
• May require experience with specific exceptionalities.
• May require a valid British Columbia driver’s license.
• Ability to perform child-specific behavior management techniques.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate school and/or personalized equipment (e.g. recorder, computer, communication board, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in the language of instruction in or about the school.
• Ability to perform individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to follow directions with regard to individualized education plans and the dispensing of medication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Common classroom and playground materials/equipment (e.g.: art supplies, computers, audio visual equipment, sports equipment, etc.)
• Child-specific equipment (e.g. computer, hearing aids, etc.)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient vision and hearing to perform assigned duties independently.
• Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required.
• Manual dexterity.