Educational Assistant

Job Posting

Date : On-Going

Educational Assistant

Contact Person : Osoyoos Indian Band Department : Leona Baptiste : [email protected]; Julie Shaw Principal : [email protected]

Phone : 250-498-3444

Phone : 250-498-2019

Company : Senpaq'cin Elementary School

This position is for a certified Educational Assistant and / or an ECE trained worker. It would be beneficial if the candidate also has experience and qualifications in Behavioral Intervention. Support staff who work at our school are an integral part of the team and will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner when interacting with children, other students, staff and / or parents. Support staff recognize the need to encourage independence in students and to be part of a team that implements, supports and nurtures individualized learning goals for students with challenges. It is expected that all staff respects the confidential nature of information concerning students and will work collaboratively with student support services personnel to the benefit of the children. The successful candidate for this position must be genuinely committed to helping children who have learning exceptionalities learn to their full potential, be self-motivated by taking initiative and be self-directed within the classroom framework. Support staff must be aware of indicators of child abuse and their obligation to report suspicion of child abuse to the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Basic Responsibilities :

Work under the supervision of the Classroom Teachers, Special Education Coordinators

Knowledge and experience working with children with a variety of physical and intellectual disabilities, behavior concerns and other learning difficulties is an asset

Assist with school supervision during recess and lunch breaks

Share information with student support team to support design of IEP's, learning activities and transition plans

Cultural and ability sensitive as well as trauma informed

Patience and understanding while managing children with diverse learning needs

Uses adapted strategies / activities to accommodate individual learner needs / styles

Carries out work within developed structures and plans and records progress notes from observations and one-to-one experiences

Reviews / reinforces learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher and / or the learning support team

Documents, monitors, and reports to teacher on program / strategy implementations

Implements specific techniques and monitors effectiveness of workplace settings and reports concerns to teacher / administrator

Will be flexible to work within the entire school setting when unscheduled changes arise

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

Has valid BC Driver License (Class 5) or N

Teaching Assistant Certificate or ECE Certification / Experience

Knowledge of First Nations Culture and working in a First Nations community is an asset

Criminal Record Check for working with Vulnerable Sector is required

Location : 1156 SenPokChin Blvd. Oliver BC V0H 1T8

Start Date : December 2, 2024 June 30, 2025

Workdays & Hours : Monday to Friday 8 : 15 am to 3 : 15 pm

Term of Employment : Maternity Leave

Pay Rate : Based on CUPE District Grid

Deadline for Application

Open until filled

Email

Send resume, cover letter and references to Leona Baptiste : [email protected] and Julie Shaw : [email protected]