Education Assistant 1

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL) EDUCATION ASSISTANT 1

Posting Number: EXT.26-27.03.CYES-EA1

Location:  Cayoosh Elementary School, Lillooet, BC

Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Hours: 5 hrs/day (25 hrs/week)

* This position includes 60 minutes per week of non-classroom collaboration time.

Gold Trail offers a competitive benefits and pension package to eligible employees.

This position is open to external applicants.

Under the direction of the Principal or teacher, the Education Assistant is required to work effectively as a member of a team to support students in developing independence in an inclusive environment. The successful applicant is expected to:

• Provide assistance in implementation of Inclusive Education Plan goals and supports.
• Work effectively with students with diverse needs in an inclusive environment and respond effectively to challenges that are physically and emotionally demanding.
• Monitor, observe and record data on student growth and compile information/materials for student care team meetings as directed.
• Provide positive behaviour supports including reinforcement and consequences.
• Carry out daily schedules and life-skills routines/activities under direction of teachers.
• Encourage and support students in the development of personal skills and interests to promote independence.
• As directed, work with outside agencies and consultants such as speech and language pathologists and physiotherapists to carry out prescribed exercises and programs.
• Provide close supervision of students in classroom, school, playground and community settings.
• Provide personal assistance that may include lifting, mobility, toileting.
• Work in a setting with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Perform other job-related duties.
• Demonstrate the qualities of a good role model, including relating in a supportive, positive, encouraging manner to students of all ages.
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills in working with students, staff and caregivers.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Education Assistant 1 Detailed Job Description.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Successful completion of approved Education Assistant Program 
• Computer literacy
• Willingness to learn specialized skills and programs as required
• Physical capability to perform duties, including lifting and toileting

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS:

Please submit a resume and a completed CUPE Support Staff Application available on the District website and submit it to hr@sd74.bc.ca. Please quote EXT .26-27.03.CYES-EA1 in the subject line.