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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - Temporary Education Assistant
Posted on November 20, 2024 by Employer details School District #72 (Campbell River)
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School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liidax people. School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K'moks (Sayward), and maku (Bute Inlet) First Nations.<p>Position: Temporary Education Assistant <p>Posting Number: 24-EA-038 <p>Term of Employment: November 25, 2024 - Return of the Incumbent (Expected in June 2025) <p>Hours/Day/FTE: 26.25 Hours/Week <p> Wage/Salary: $31.05/Hour <p>Deadline to Apply: 4:00 PM on November 24, 2024<p>Join Our Team <p>School District 72 is looking for a Temporary Education Assistant to join our team of professionals at Penfield Elementary School who strive to bring the district's learning beliefs to life. <p>School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students. <p>The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns. <p>About the Role <p>Educational Assistants work under the direction of the Principal/Vice Principal, and are supported by the Department of Inclusive Education and classroom teachers. It is collaborative work, in inclusive settings, to support students to meet the goals identified in their Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Educational Assistants teach, model, and reinforce pro social behaviours, ensure safe learning environments, and provide academic support as necessary. The needs of students include a range of learning and physical disabilities, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges as well as complex disabilities. <p>Specific Responsibilities Ensuring a safe learning environment for all students by avoiding triggers that may escalate special needs student's inappropriate behaviours and implementing recognized behaviour management techniques. <p> Providing positive behaviour support and utilizing communication skills to diffuse escalated behaviours (e.g. defiance, emotional outbursts, disengagements, etc.), reporting any extreme or unusual incidents to the supervisor. <p> Providing academic support by working with special needs students one-on-one and/or in small groups, reinforcing the concepts of the lesson at hand. <p> Participating in IEP meetings with teachers, parents, and other parties such as psychologists and/or therapists upon request. <p> Providing general classroom support by collaborating with the teacher to oversee the progress of other students in the integrated setting. <p> Providing social guidance by reinforcing appropriate behaviours for social interaction; assisting with inclusion in the classroom as well as during recess and lunch periods as appropriate; implementing and monitoring behaviour management plans which may include observation, data-keeping, and follow-up; and discussing student progress and adaption requirements with the teacher. <p> Promoting personal health and hygiene by assisting with toileting, feeding, and general cleanliness; assisting with the administration of student medication as indicated on medical forms, under the teachers' supervision, as required; ensuring students adhere to medial routines and/or special diets; and performing physiotherapy and/or speech therapy as instructed by Occupational- LocationCampbell River, BC
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employment
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2804152
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