Support Assistant

gov; Behchokǫ̀; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a school team member to support students with special needs and/or students requiring additional assistance to participate in learning and achieve success. You will assist with instruction, provide encouragement and day-to-day support, and work with teachers and other staff to help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Your work will have a direct impact on students and their families by supporting student engagement, skill

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma.
• Related training in supporting students with special needs.
• Minimum six months of relevant experience working with children or youth in an educational, recreational, or supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs and/or requiring additional assistance to participate in learning.
• Assist with instruction, provide encouragement, and day-to-day support.
• Work with teachers and other staff to help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to student engagement, skill development, and success in school and beyond.

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Related training in supporting students with special needs

GNWT or TCSA workshops

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within Tlicho Region, NWT.

Department Information

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

As a member of the school team, you will support students with special needs and/or students requiring additional assistance to participate in learning and achieve success. You will assist with instruction, provide encouragement and day-to-day support, and work with teachers and other staff to help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Your work will have a direct impact on students and their families by supporting student engagement, skill development, and success in school and beyond.

Key Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma.
• Related training in supporting students with special needs, such as post-secondary education or professional development, including GNWT or TCSA workshops.
• A minimum of six (6) months of relevant experience working with children or youth in an educational, recreational, or supportive setting.

Relevant experience may include:

• Substitute teaching or working as a student support assistant;
• Daycare or day camp work;
• Camp counselling; or
• Coaching children or youth under 18.

Working Conditions

• Work takes place primarily in a school environment.
• Regular interaction with students, teachers, families, and other school staff is required.
• The position may involve supporting students with diverse learning, behavioural, and physical needs.
• Duties may require periods of standing, walking, and assisting students with daily activities.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance.For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories. please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism .

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Tlicho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
NISHIKHONBUILDING, 2nd FLOOR
BOX 419
BEHCHOKONT X0E 0Y0
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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