Special Needs Assistant - Term

Government of Northwest Territories; Sambaa K'e; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a classroom assistant to support students who may have physical, social or emotional challenges within the regular classroom, under the direction of a Principal. You will carry out general duties to support instruction and reinforce learning with individuals or small groups.

Requirements include Grade 12, ability to work with identified special needs students, and potential use of Sign Language (basic/advanced) and/or Braille.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work with children with identified special needs.
• Reading and applying IEPs, minutes and directives.
• May require basic/advanced Sign Language and/or Braille.
• Read and maintain accurate student records.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a Principal with students facing various challenges.
• Carry out general classroom duties to support instruction.
• Reinforce classroom learning with individuals and/or small groups.
• Model a caring attitude and prepare materials to support special programs.

Skills

Special needs support

Reading IEPs

Sign Language

Braille

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Sambaa K\'e

Department Information

Dehcho Divisional Education Council

Job Information

You are required to work, under the direction of a Principal, with students who may have a variety of physical, social and emotional challenges within the regular classroom. Carrying out general classroom duties to facilitate the Principal working with individual students, reinforcing classroom instruction with individuals and/or small groups. Demonstrating and modeling a caring attitude within the classroom that fosters positive self-images and preparing materials to facilitate the delivery of the special programs within the classroom.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Grade 12. Demonstrated ability to work children with identified special needs. Local languages may be a requirement dependent upon the students who have identified special needs. In specific cases, the ability to use Sign Language (basic/advanced) and/or Braille may be required. Must be able to read instructions, IEP\'s (individual education plans), minutes of meetings and educational directives. Write and maintain accurate student records.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

2nd Floor, Chief Baptiste Cazon Building

9802 98 Avenue

BOX 290

FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

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

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a Term to June 2027

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28200

Closing Date: August 28, 2026- 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $59,124 - $70,621) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $25, 086.