Special Education Assistant

LILAWAGELA SCHOOL Job Type: Occasional Job Category: ECE, EA/TA/. Openings:Special Education Assistant Mandatory Document: Resume Cover Letter Certificates & Diplomas Additional Documents Start Date: Immediately End Date:Annually School Term Sept - June Salary: $19 - 25 per hour Job Description & Requirements Are you interested in a rewarding career supporting K to Grade 7 students in first nation school in a beautiful remote isolated location? Qualified Special Education Assistants (SEAs) build strong connections with students to enhance their academic and social / emotional growth and independence. SEAs work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals and para-professionals assisting with implementation of individual education programs, learning and behavioural support, personal care and a variety of other duties. We operate on the unceded traditional territories of the Dzawada’enuxw First Nations. Serving the community of Gwayi’ village. You will be responsible for assisting with six to eight children. We hire Special Education Assistants who have completed certificate programs; we will consider applications from individuals who have completed Special Education Assistant programs and have school-based experience. Please include the following documents in your application package: Coverletter Resume (including at least 2 references from current and recent employers) Education AssistantCertificate Transcript Practicum Report(s) High School Diploma (eg. Dogwood) or post-secondary degree** REQUIRED DOCUMENT ** First Aid Certificate (if you have one) The rate of pay will be $19 - $25 depending on your qualifications. We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are unable to respond to telephone inquiries or receive paper applications. Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record check. Contact: Robin Dawson Interim DFN Administrator Dzawada’enuxw First Nation Tel: 250 974-3013 Fax: 250 974-3005 Email: Please check out our website: