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Special Education Assistant

Kwakwaka’wakw/Heiltsuk/Nuxalk/Oweekeno

Lilawagila School · Kingcome Inlet, B.C.

Job description

LILAWAGELA SCHOOL

Job Type:

Occasional

Job Category:

ECE, EA/TA/.

Openings:Special Education Assistant

Mandatory Document:

Resume

Cover Letter

Certificates & Diplomas

Additional Documents

Start Date: Immediately

End Date:Annually School Term Sept - June

Salary: $19 - 25 per hour

Job Description & Requirements

Are you interested in a rewarding career supporting K to Grade 7 students in first nation school in a beautiful remote isolated location? Qualified Special Education Assistants (SEAs) build strong connections with students to enhance their academic and social / emotional growth and independence.

SEAs work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals and para-professionals assisting with implementation of individual education programs, learning and behavioural support, personal care and a variety of other duties.

We operate on the unceded traditional territories of the Dzawada’enuxw First Nations. Serving the community of Gwayi’ village. You will be responsible for assisting with six to eight children.

We hire Special Education Assistants who have completed certificate programs; we will consider applications from individuals who have completed Special Education Assistant programs and have school-based experience.

Please include the following documents in your application package:

  • Coverletter
  • Resume (including at least 2 references from current and recent employers)
  • Education AssistantCertificate
  • Transcript
  • Practicum Report(s)
  • High School Diploma (eg. Dogwood) or post-secondary degree** REQUIRED DOCUMENT **
  • First Aid Certificate (if you have one)

The rate of pay will be $19 - $25 depending on your qualifications.

We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are unable to respond to telephone inquiries or receive paper applications.

Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record check.

Contact: Robin Dawson

Interim DFN Administrator

Dzawada’enuxw First Nation

Tel: 250 974-3013 Fax: 250 974-3005

Email:

Please check out our website:

About this occupation

This job is classed under Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
  • Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
  • Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
  • Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
  • Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Teacher assistants usually require completion of a 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or other social science program.
  • Teacher assistants who help students with special needs usually require specialized training and experience.

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What you’ll do

Support K to Grade 7 students. Build strong connections with students. Enhance students' academic, social, emotional growth and independence. Collaborate with teachers and other professionals and paraprofessionals. Assist with implementation of individual education programs. Provide learning and behavioural support. Provide personal care. Assist six to eight children

What you’ll need

Completed Special Education Assistant certificate or program. School-based experience considered. High school diploma or post-secondary degree required. Education Assistant Certificate. Transcript. Practicum reports. Resume with at least two references from current and recent employers. Successful applicants must undergo a criminal record check

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