Principal Pool
Vernon, B.C. · Full time
We are proud to live, work, and learn on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Nation.
Posted NewCloses (in 13 days)
Job description
School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for casual Education Assistants.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the teacher/administrator, the incumbent will tutor students, modify and prepare specialized teaching materials, compile and update student records and monitor student behaviour. Supervisory duties may also include noon hour and bus supervision as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Six (6) months relevant training which includes recent Okanagan College Education Assistant certificate, or equivalent education, (eg., similar to a 450 hour post-secondary EA program) including practicum experience or training in dealing with resistant students and conflict resolution.
- Familiarity with current special education technology
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proven ability to learn and successfully use new technology and to possess literacy, numeracy, and English skills.
- Proven ability to develop rapport with students and work in a team setting.
- Personal attributes required include strong interpersonal skills, initiative, flexibility and good communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
This is a unionized position, CUPE Local 5523 and the hourly rate of pay is $28.99 plus a percentage in lieu of vacation and statutory holiday pay.
While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.
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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AI Summary
What you’ll do
Tutor students. Modify and prepare specialized teaching materials. Compile and update student records. Monitor student behaviour. Provide noon hour supervision as required. Provide bus supervision as required
What you’ll need
Six months of relevant training. Recent Education Assistant certificate from Okanagan College or equivalent education. Post-secondary Education Assistant program of approximately 450 hours, including practicum experience, or training in dealing with resistant students and conflict resolution. Familiarity with current special education technology. Ability to learn and use new technology. Literacy, numeracy, and English skills. Ability to develop rapport with students and work in a team setting. Ability to maintain confidentiality
Benefits
- Percentage in lieu of statutory holiday pay
- Percentage in lieu of vacation pay
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