Education Assistant

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL) 

EDUCATION ASSISTANT 1

Posting No. EXT.26-27.01.GMME-EA1

Location: George M. Murray Elementary, Lillooet, BC

Hours of Work: 5.5 hrs/day (27.5 hrs/week)

Rate of Pay: $34.97/hour

Posting Close Date: Open until filled

* 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.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

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.

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Successful completion of an 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 .26-27.01.GMME-EA1 in the subject line.