Support Assistant

Government of Northwest Territories; Tuktoyaktuk; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Tuktoyaktuk is seeking a Support Assistant to help implement specialized learning activities for students with special needs. The role involves working directly with students to provide academic support in reading and math, ensuring they experience a positive learning environment. Candidates should have completed Grade 12 and have relevant training or experience in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 combined with related training in working with special needs students.
• Experience in an educational environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing specialized and modified learning activities.
• Provide academic assistance in core areas such as reading and math.
• Ensure students receive a supportive and positive learning environment.

Skills

Assisting students with special needs

Implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Effective listening and communication skills

Creating positive learning environments

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Training in working with special needs students

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Tuktoyaktuk

Department Information

Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council

Job Information

At the discretion of the Principal, the Support Assistant (SA) reports to the Principal, Program Support Teacher and/or Classroom Teachers. The position is responsible for assisting with implementing specialized and modified learning and education activities in order to provide a positive learning experience for students with special needs or students who require additional support. The SA is responsible for working with special needs/additional needs students either individually or in small groups to provide academic assistance in mainly core areas such as reading and math. The SA is also responsible for ensuring that special needs/additional needs students are provided with positive learning environments and have an opportunity to learn effective listening and communications skills and good work habits. In particular, the SA is responsible for assisting with implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) so that students are provided with a learning environment that promotes a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The completion of Grade 12 combined with related training in working with special needs students and experience in an educational environment

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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