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Indigenous Education Support

Quesnel – School District #28

Quesnel, B.C.

Job description

Quesnel School District

The Quesnel School District is currently seeking applications for casual Indigenous Education Support Staff. Successful applicants would become members of CUPE Local 4990.

Indigenous Education Support Requirements: Grade 12 graduation; Indigenous education, one year of post-secondary training in special education, or related experience would be an asset; demonstrated knowledge of and experience in working with youth of Indigenous ancestry and the Indigenous community. Applicants must have documentation of Indigenous ancestry. The current wage rate is $30.34/hour.

All applications are to include a covering letter, resume, names of at least 3 supervisory/professional references, supporting documents (e.g. confirmation of Grade 12 completion, relevant post-secondary certificates, diplomas and transcripts, certifications).

The starting hourly rate of pay for this Indigenous Education position is $30.34 per hour. All continuing positions receive a competitive benefits package and pension.

The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Provide Indigenous education support. Work with youth of Indigenous ancestry. Engage with and support the Indigenous community

What you’ll need

Grade 12 graduation is required. Indigenous education, one year of post-secondary training in special education, or related experience is an asset. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of and experience working with youth of Indigenous ancestry and the Indigenous community and provide documentation of Indigenous ancestry.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package for continuing positions
  • Pension
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