Certified Education Assistant

We are looking to fill this important role to support students for the school year at the Splatsin Shihiya School. The Certified Education Assistant provides a variety of experiences that foster the child’s aesthetic and artistic development, emotional, social, and cultural development, intellectual and physical development. The Certified Education Assistant will provide a solid and safe foundation which fosters the student’s physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and cultural development.

Splatsin offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience as you join us providing services to the students of the school. We offer a small student to teacher ratio allowing you to support children individually and in small groups. To be a teaching assistant you will need to be organized, patient, and firm when necessary.

PLEASE SEE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW

Hours of work : 35 hours per week

Start Date: September 6, 2022

Term: Ending June 30, 2023

Deadline for Applications: Open until filled

Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of three ways:

Email: hr_jobs@splatsin.ca

Fax: (250)838-2131

Mail: P.O. Box 460 Enderby, BC V0E 1V0

A Criminal Record Check required.

ONLY THE APPLICANTS WHO ARE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

PURPOSE AND KEY FOCUS

The purpose of the Certified Education Assistant is to be responsible for students, with a focus on students with high needs. The Certified Education Assistant will provide a solid and safe foundation which fosters the student’s physical, intellectual, emotional, social and cultural development.

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Education Assistant supports the classroom teacher in activities inside and outside the classroom. This position supports students in their educational programs and in an inclusive learning environment. He/she may need to support children to stay on task and/or complete work despite a wide range of learning, physical or behavioural difficulties.

This term position ends on or before June 30, 2023.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to the Head Teacher

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist teachers with organization of material and lesson preparation

Assist teachers with small group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher

Provide one to one support for students in literacy and math

Assist teachers in identifying ways to help and support student learning outcomes

Follow and provide input into Individual Education Plans and SMART Goals while continually assessing student progress and recommending adjustments to ensure IEP goal are met

Assist in managing classroom expectations through positive reinforcement

Be a positive role model for behaviour; practice respectful student/adult interactions

Supervise outside play at recess and lunch, while on fieldtrips, and assist in other supervision duties as required

Manage incidents involving students to ensure children have a safe and secure environment

Clear schoolyard of debris to ensure student safety

Secure gates to the schoolyard

Develop and maintain a good working relationship with parents

Perform other duties as required

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Monitor, record and report student success according to Individual Education Plans and SMART goals

Attend staff meetings and professional development day training

Communicate to educators any pertinent information regarding children, parents, staff, program etc. including incident and first aid reporting

Communicate with the Director/Head Teacher regarding assigned students

Keep informed of current trends in the treatment of children with special needs

Type, file, and duplicate materials

Participate in community events as requested

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Splatsin policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Certified Education Assistant preferred, ECE will be considered

Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain

Experience

Two years of experience as an Education Assistant is preferred

Experience working with elementary aged students

Experience working with First Nations communities

Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)

Ability to work within a team and independently

Ability to listen and demonstrate empathy

Experience working with confidential information

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work as a part of the instructional team

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

Punctual

Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

Honest, trustworthy and respectful

Energetic and enthusiastic

Computers use, specifically MS Word and MS Excel is an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

The Certified Education Assistant will have to spend long hours standing and/or sitting while helping students. The Teacher may also have to do some lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.

Environmental Conditions

The Certified Education Assistant may have to manage a number of students at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs of individual students. The Certified Education Assistant may find the environment to be busy and noisy and will need excellent stress and time management skills. There will be some exposure to varying weather conditions as outside supervision is required. There is some potential to encounter local dogs on the grounds.

Sensory Demands

Sensory demands include use of the computer, learning aids, and speaking much of the time. The school may be noisy and busy making it difficult for the Certified Education Assistant to concentrate.

Mental Demands

The Certified Education Assistant deals with a variety of student behaviours and needs; maintaining a calm, respectful yet firm demeanor while maintaining compassion will require cognitive effort.

DIRECT REPORTS

None

CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE

Commensurate with experience

Pursuant to section 16 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference may be given to applicants of aboriginal ancestry.