Education Assistant

The Penticton Indian Band is a First Nations government in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located next to the city of Penticton in the Okanagan Valley. The Penticton Indian Band community members have declared that the Nation is the proper title and rights holders of the whole of the Okanagan territory. As Okanagan people, we have a collective right and responsibility to protect and manage our land, our people, our culture (which includes language) and our spirituality.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the school principal and vice-principal the Education Assistant position will provide support to children under the direction of the classroom teacher, contributing to the safe learning environment and quality education program that meets the individual needs and curriculum goals for students. In addition, the Education Assistant will support classroom teachers and OSCS with the delivery of both teaching and non-instructional tasks to support the development of the students. Implementing socialization strategies and life skills education for students is also a component of this position. The Education Assistant will act as a role model and will contribute to maintaining the collective harmony in the school. The Education Assistant will work with the classroom teacher to meet the criteria of student IEPs as designated.

Job Responsibilities and Work Performed:

• Assists students with integration into the classroom and school setting.
• Carries out work within developed structures and plans, being consistent with expectations set for student.
• Facilitates student learning individually and in small group with assignments and learning concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher (e.g. Read Well Intervention groups, Dibels, Ability Groups, Reading Mastery, Math groups).
• Monitors and reports student progress to classroom teacher.
• Accompanies and supervises students during activities in school gym, playground, on field trips, during recess, at noon hour or during the day.
• Supports the implementation of a student’s individual education plan.
• Supports the implementation of student’s behavioral management plans.
• Protects and respects the confidentiality of information.
• Assists with the breakfast and lunch program to ensure students have eaten.
• Provides supervision as per schedule provided.
• Provides Learning assistance for students with special needs.
• Provides one on one support for select students during Okanagan language, math, science and socials.
• Assists with the implementation of student daily goals/needs.
• Provides support to clubs identified as requiring supports at school.
• Provides information to teacher for home/school formal/informal communications.
• Produces materials and implements strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles.
• Assists with development of instructional learning resources.
• Reviews and reinforces learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher/team to help students master concepts and skills.
• Shares relevant information
• Assists with annual year end celebration.
• Assists with Physical Education program at school.
• Provides skill development activities as directed by Special Education Teacher and Classroom

Minimum Academic/Educational Requirements:

• Grade 12

Other Certification, Licenses, Designations and/or Training:

• Certified Education Assistant

Specific Job Skills and Levels required:

• Basic computer skills
• Microsoft word and excel
• Pecs Program (if required)

Minimum Level of Experience:

• 1 year

Assets:

Experience working with children (3-15 yrs of age)

Experience working as Youth Worker

Experience working as Alcohol and Drug worker

All Penticton Indian Band employees are encouraged to learn about the culture, language and customs of the Okanagan people and must be willing to continuously upgrade their skills, knowledge and further their formal education.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $23.73-$30.97 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Penticton, BC V2A 0E3 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Penticton, BC V2A 0E3: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-29