S2324-255 On-Call Education Assistant

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.
OVERVIEW:
Elementary and Secondary Education Assistants (EAs) support individual students or groups of students in grades K-12. EAs support students and assist behaviour resource, learning support and classroom teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management. EAs may be assigned by their supervisor to work in a variety of classrooms and/or school programs such as:
LifeSkills, Prep Program, ENTER, swim programs, field trips, etc.
**Qualifications**:
Grade 12 education supplemented by Human Services Worker Program certificate and course work in:
- Behaviour Strategies (Behaviour Management, Behaviour Disorders in Schools)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Autism Training (POPARD, POPFASD or other approved institutions)
- Communication Systems (LAMP Words for Life, Touch Chat Word Power, Speak for Yourself)
- CPR-AED Level C First Aid Certification
- Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
- Food Safe Level 1 Certification
Two years recent experience supporting students with diverse abilities in a structured environment and a variety of complex learning, behavioural and intellectual needs such as chronic health and physical impairments, Autism Spectrum disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder;
Commitment to the pursuit of continual learning and recertification as required;
French language proficiency if assigned to a French Immersion classroom;
ability to model language on communication systems at a child's level, valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license and license appropriate to the type of equipment/vehicle being operated and a personal vehicle available for use on the job is preferred, ability to work effectively with staff and students;
willingness to provide curriculum support to students in academic and elective classes such as shop, cooking, physical education, if assigned by the supervisor;
willingness to work in an inclusionary setting supporting differentiated instruction with adapted and modified curriculum;
meets the physical requirements of the position including lifting, bending, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds if assigned to a physically-dependent student;
ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
excellent interpersonaland communication skills.
**Duties/Responsibilities**:
Duties are performed under the supervision of the school Principal, Vice Principal and the Principal of Inclusive Education or designate;
follows the guidance and leadership of the applicable teacher(s):
Behaviour resource, district support, prep program, learning support, AAC SLP, and classroom teacher;
provides support to individual or small groups of students in multiple settings as assigned by the supervisor including:
classroom instruction, activities of daily living, and behaviour support for students in accordance with the individual education plan;
carries out personal and health care routines as directed;
duties may be at the classroom level or across multiple classroom settings;
assists students in off-site program activities and work experience activities as required;
provides information toschool-based team, itinerant staff or relevant agency personnel as requested by School/Program Leaders;
participates in studentspecific training as required, which may include training by nursing support services, physiotherapists and other professionals as necessary;
participates in studentobservation, data collection and implementation of Individual and Behaviour Support Plans;
follows Student Learning Plans, Student Safety Plans and Employee Risk Reduction Plans;
facilitates inclusion of students with diverse learning needs into class and school activities;
commits to building positive relationships with all students;
follows proper work procedures, observes all regulations pertinent to the work, maintains a good working relationship with other employees, and cooperates in maintaining a healthy learning and working environment;
performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor;
student supervision as required by the Principal or Vice Principal.
**To Apply**:
Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
**Job Type**:
Casual
**Salary**:
$27.03 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline:
2024-02-14
Expected start date:
2024-02-15