Education Assistant ON CALL

Position: Education Assistant

Hours: Up to per week

This is an ON-CALL position working on an as-needed basis up to hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10 months per year while school is in session. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEED HOURS.

Pay Rate: $

Job Code: 3959142School District #63 (Saanich)

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION

Education Assistant – Learning Services

SUMMARY

Under direction of a teacher or School Administrator, provides support to students with social, emotional, physical and academic needs.

DUTIES

• Implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by assisting the team with planning, researching, adapting and collecting materials
• Provides direct educational classroom support to students in various classrooms
• Participates as a member of the School Based Team to plan for, implement and evaluate the social, emotional, physical and academic needs of students
• Collects student learning and behavioural data (eg. records, reports, plans, including functional assessment data)
• Assists students during dysregulation using non-violent crisis intervention strategies
• Monitor and supports students’ behaviour during daily arrival, class changes, dismissal, in lunchroom and playground and on field trips and a variety of settings in the community
• Assists school and district staff in evaluating students for social, emotional, physical and academic progress
• Observes, monitors and documents health, behavioural and academic changes/progress of student(s), emotional, physical and academic needs
• Assists students in carrying out programs as set out by District Staff ( Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist and Psychologist)
• Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction
• Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to students using specialized equipment and resources ( computers, , switches, communication boards, basic sign language, oral interpretive skills); troubleshoots and programs such equipment
• Provides information to appropriate staff regarding student specific program needs ( safety, health, academic, emotional and social needs)
• Dispenses medications and carries out procedures as outlined in the health care plan or the Medication Administration Form
• Acts as an advocate for student(s) and assists with communication
• Advises supervisor of any unusual student comments or behaviour patterns
• Supports students in the development of self-esteem, personal skills, hobbies and interests
• Provides life skills training ( hygiene, cooking, shopping, banking, working)
• Provides support with mobility, lifts and transfers, and personal care ( toileting, menses, clothing, catheterization, oral and tube feeds, diapers)
• Assists with the behavior support of students ( clarify expected behaviour, support self-regulation, develop social skills)
• Assists students during times of dysregulation using non-physical crisis intervention strategies
• Monitors student work and assists students with work completion.
• Monitors class/students when teacher is out of the room for short periods of time
• Transports and supports student(s) at community-based activities
• Organizes and monitors the safe arrival, departure and emergency evacuation and care of students by maintaining site, road and traffic safety procedures
• Provides preventative and emergency response care for students as outlined in the Health Care Plan ( seizures, choking, other health problems)
• Compiles information and materials for meetings with parents and school/district staff and participates in same
• Follows District Policy and Procedures related to privacy and confidentiality

* Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job
description.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Education Assistant and Community Support Worker Certificate, or equivalent
• One year related experience in a supervised work environment
• Specialized relevant skills ( POPARD Intro to ASD, Behaviour Support, Non-Violent Intervention, Basic Sign Language)
• Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (where transportation of students is required)
• Working knowledge of computer software and hardware
• Demonstrated use of alternative communication strategies and effective behaviour intervention

* Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.