(Temporary) Education Assistant / Noon Hour Supervisor - 10 month per year basis - 30 hrs / wk

(Temporary) Education Assistant / Noon Hour Supervisor - 10 month per year basis - 30 ikut / wk

The School District #раи (Kootenay Lake) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Education Assistant / Noon Hour Supervisor on a temporary basis for 10 months per year.

Position Description

Education Assistants work under the general direction of a teacher in the school and under the supervision of the principal / vice‑principal or designate. They build meaningful connections with students, fostering open communication and emotional well‑being. They work primarily in an inclusive classroom / school setting, under the direction of the classroom teacher, to aid and support students with diverse needs so they may accomplish their IEP objectives. They also provide general support signatures for the overall student population.

Reports To

Principal or Designate

Direct Reports

N / A

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the assessment, design, implementation, and monitoring of interventions for students in collaboration with the school‑based team.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of behaviour programs in collaboration with the school‑based team.
• Provides academic support.
• Assists with planning, implementing, and monitoring behaviour support programs including observation, record keeping, and follow‑up.
• Responds to emergent issues and concerns by assessing situations, identifying appropriate responses, and recommending resources and assistance.
• Intervenes in crisis situations and assists with the development and implementation of appropriate supportive strategies.
• Establishes and maintains regular communication with students in collaboration with the school‑based team.
• Acts as a resource and team member to the school‑based team and committees (i.e., staff meetings, student reviews, IEP reviews, case‑management updates, critical incident teams, risk assessment, intake, and probation conferences).
• Assists in the planning and acquisition of life and social skills, as required in collaboration with the school‑based team.
• Assists in planning and implementing fuma behaviour supports. Monitors and reinforces behaviour for students displaying moderate to intense behaviour issues.
• Assists students with social‑emotional learning, executive functioning, positive behaviour, and self‑regulation.
• Collects data and maintains accurate records of individual and group programmes in collaboration with the school‑based team.
• Prepares written reports such as daily or weekly journals; prepares classroom materials in collaboration with teachers.
• Provides input to the IEP and student progress reports and performs record‑keeping functions including student learning and behaviour data collection.
• Assists the teacher by providing general classroom support with regard to the progress of all students in the inclusive setting.
• Provides socialhampton guidance to students, including in non‑structured environments.
• Provides personal care assistance such as toileting, feeding, diapering, and dressing; provides physical assistance such as wheelchair manoeuvring, positioning, lifting, transferring, and motor‑skill development exercises.
• Implements the health‑care plan in collaboration with the school‑based team, such as administering medication, monitoring seizure activity, diabetes management, and other complex medical needs.
• Implements educational support programs such as speech therapy, physical therapy and / or occupational therapy, and assists students using specialised equipment such as speech‑computer programs, personal communicators and wheelchairs.
• Assists in administering minor first aid to students—e.g., applying bandages and dispensing ice packs.
• Ensures the safe and orderly storage of special equipment and supplies.
• Participates in staff meetings as requested.

Where additional student‑specific supports such as a health‑care plan, speech and language therapy and / or physical or occupational therapy are involved, training and direction will be provided by the district.

The above job description reflects the principle functions of the job. Other comparable or transient duties which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description may also be assigned.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge

Frameless working knowledge of current office software programmes with the ability to learn other software programmes / add‑ons.

Ability

Responsibility

Working Conditions

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Salary

Wages and employment benefits per CUPE collective agreement.

Key Relationships

Contact Information

Tim Mushumanski, Principal tim.mushumanski@sd8.bc.ca

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

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