Student Support Assistant

OneSchool Global; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Job summary

OneSchool Global in Langley is seeking a Student Support Assistant to support students with various needs. This role will be essential in creating a supportive environment, ensuring that every student receives the help they need.

The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 graduation and a Special Education Teacher Assistant Certificate, with a strong ability to adapt and communicate effectively with students. Join us for an opportunity in a motivated and innovative school community.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to adapt to various student needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Knowledge of behavior management and task analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support students with varying academic and emotional needs.
• Interact with students effectively to facilitate learning.

Skills

Communication

Behavior management techniques

Flexibility to meet student needs

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Grade 12 graduation

Special Education Teacher Assistant Certificate

Job description

Join our Vancouver Campus (located in Langley) as a Student Support Assistant! You’ll play a key role in supporting students with varying needs.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Competitive compensation, benefits and retirement plan.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Smaller class sizes.
• Supportive school community.
• An innovative pedagogy.
• Motivated students who take ownership of their learning.

About You

• Grade 12 graduation and possession of a Special Education Teacher Assistant Certificate, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to be flexible to meet the varying academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
• Ability to interact with the students in an effective manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively using tact, discretion, and diplomacy in contacts of a difficult or specialized nature.
• Ability to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action within limits of established methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of behaviour management techniques and task analysis techniques.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Physical ability to perform the required duties.
• Completion of the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD) training on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). These certifications are required for term and continuing positions.

Preferred Institutes

• Delta’s DTAC Program
• Douglas College
• Kwantlen Polytechnic
• Langara College
• Ridge Meadows College
• Sprott Shaw College
• Stenberg College
• Surrey Community College