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SalaryThe Penticton Indian Band (PIB) is currently seeking an ambitious and qualified individual to fill the following position:
Position Title:
Education Assistant
Classification:
14 - Education Assistant
Department:
Education
Type:
Non-Managerial
Status:
Full-time
Responsible To:
OSCS Principal, Vice-Principal, and Special Education Teacher
Location:
OSCS
Regular Hours:
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday
Deadline:
March 8th, 2024
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.
Core Competencies:
Accountability
Decision making
Teamwork
Adaptability
Organizational and Relationship building
Problem solving
Communication
Planning and Organizing
Duties/Responsibilities:
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 Teacher.
Job Supervisory roles:
External responsibilities
Reports to:
Accountability
The following are representative of the expected deliverables and standards for this position:
Relationships
Supervision received and given will be at a medium level. Supervision will involve working with students requiring intervention and during morning, recess, lunch and field trips.
Develop a positive and respectful working relationship with students and school staff.
Advocate for conditions of success for students with special needs.
Maintain positive, supportive, professional relationships within the education community and with the PIB community.
Meet standards of professional conduct in relation to students, parents, and colleagues.
Decision Making
The Education Assistant will make decisions regarding pertinent information to report back to classroom teacher regarding student supports and interventions. Decisions will include the following:
Share relevant information about the performance and behavior of individual learners to support IEP goals, transition, and program design.
Carry out functional (informal) assessment activities to assist the teacher in developing learner profiles.
Observe and document learner strengths, achievements, and needs through daily learning activities.
Gather relevant information through working with student or students to provide feedback into the planning process.
Assists in the collection of data for the purpose of evaluating student progress.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Academic/Educational Requirements
Grade 12
Other Certification, Licenses, Designations and/or Training
Certified Education Assistant
Specific Job Skills and Levels
Computer skills required:
Minimum Level of Experience
1year
Personality Traits (Required to be successful in position)
Compatibility with children, goal planning skills, patient, high energy, optimistic, problem solving strategies, outgoing/easygoing, happy, patient, make quick decisions
Supervision during morning, recess, lunch, and afterschool
Supervision while teacher is out of classroom
Supervision at school club activities
Represent PIB and Outma offsite
Supervise during extracurricular activities, track and field, pow wows, etc.
Positive role model at all times
Positive/healthy choices at all times
OSCS School Principal and Vice-Principal
OSCS Classroom Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Director of Education, when necessary
Report to classroom teacher the progress of students regarding interventions and extra support.Keeps teacher up to date on the implementation of the program.
Attends student IEP meetings to provide insight into student progress regarding IEP goals and supports.
Attends team meetings and staff meetings when invited.
Documents, monitors and reports to teacher/team on implementation of intervention program.
Assists in maintaining learner records required by school and teacher.
Follows all established reporting procedures as developed by teacher or school administration.
Basic computer skills
Microsoft word and excel
Pecs Program (if required)
Assets:
Experience working with children (3-15 yrs of age)
Youth worker
Alcohol and Drug worker
Working Conditions:
Safe work environment
Drug and alcohol free workplace
Busy, engaging work tasks
Changing, fast-paced environment
Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants as per section 21 of the Human Rights Code.
Deadline:
March 8th, 2024
PIB Human Resources
jobs@pib.ca
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 and knowledge and further their formal education
