26-189 Supervision Assistant

Job Summary

With minimal direction, the Supervision Assistant monitors student behaviour and provides assistance to students during non-instructional time. He/she works cooperatively with other employees and students.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitors student behaviour inside the school and on the grounds, and ensures students are in assigned areas.Administers First Aid to students.Administers student medication as directed by the Principal.Reports safety and discipline concerns to principal or designate.Promotes and fosters cooperative relationships.Distributes activity materials and equipment.Performs other student supervision related or emergent duties. Equipment UsedFirst aid kit.Required Knowledge, Ability, SkillsCompletion of Grade 10 or equivalent.Over six months' experience working with children.A valid Safety Oriented First Aid Certificate.Ability to extend and model patience, care, tolerance and understanding.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.Ability to use tact, diplomacy and human relations skills for frequent contacts of a difficult, specialized or sensitive nature for such purposes as influencing, persuading or securing the co-operation of others when dealing with the public, parents, staff and students.Ability to work with special needs students. July 1, 1994Revised: April 29, 2014Supervision Assistant