Education Assistant - Mainstream - Temporary

Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?

The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.

The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.

Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.

Education Assistant - Mainstream - Temporary

Fluent French Speaker

Competition: S-24-112T

Location/Dept.: Devon Gardens Elementary

Hours: 26.67 Monday-Friday/10 Months YES LIF/NO EXTRA MINS

Start Date: April 2, 2024

Salary: $32.30

Term of Employment: No later than June 28, 2024

Posted: March 21, 2024

Application Deadline: 12:00 P.M., Friday, March 28, 2024

Summary:

Reports to the Principal and/or a District Administrator, Inclusive Learning, and works under the direction of the classroom teacher(s). Education Assistants participate as a valuable member of a team in the ongoing implementation of inclusive learning opportunities, and play a key role with the classroom teacher in maintaining a culture of equity and success for all students.

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a secondary school graduation program or equivalent.

Completion of a recognized post-secondary Education Assistant program, including or supplemented by training related to specific diagnoses such as ASD, diabetes, chronic health impairment, conflict resolution, and non-violent crisis intervention.

One year recent, related experience specific to the needs of students with cognitive, behavioral, emotional, communication, sensory and/or physical, health challenges.

Proven ability to implement positive behavior intervention techniques, as well as flexibility in response to student behaviors (e.g., adjusting and adapting strategies).

Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.

Ability to work independently and cooperatively while following the direction and guidance of the classroom/specialized teacher.

Ability to operate a variety of office and school equipment including equipment specific to the needs of the student(s).

Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively and use judgement when providing information.

Ability to use patience, tolerance, and understanding in developing and maintaining a rapport with students, and in resolving problems or conflicts that may arise.

Remains current with changing technology, and diagnosis-specific approaches and equipment.

Knowledge of basic first aid.

Current CPI and Non Violent Crisis Intervention.

Knowledge of WorkSafe BC and WHMIS procedures and regulations. Safe work practices.

Some positions may require the knowledge of a language other than English.

Some positions may require Braille, Sign Language or deaf/blind-specific instructional communication strategies.

Some positions may require a valid BC driver's license.

All required documents must be submitted in your application which include:

resume

cover letter

For more information on this position, please email Nicole Braid, District Principal at nbraid@deltaschools.ca.

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