Casual Education Assistant - Mackenzie - Jobs in British Columbia

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School District No. 57 (Mackenzie)invites you to apply for:Casual Education AssistantHourly wage effective July 1, 2021, $27.04We are actively seeking Casual Education Assistants who are interested in on-call work with School District No. 57 (Mackenzie).School District No. 57 (Prince George) serves approximately 14,600 students in 40 schools in an area that extends from Mackenzie to the north, through Prince George, west to Cluculz Lake, south to Hixon and east to McBride and Valemount to the Alberta Border.The district employs approximately 2,000 people, making it one of the largest employers outside of the lower mainland of British Columbia.We are a dynamic and progressive district. Prince Georges education system encompasses 32 elementary 8 secondary and the Centre for Learning Alternatives. The district offers choice schools in the area of Montessori, French Immersion and Traditional.With direction from the teacher, the Education Assistant assists small groups and/or individual students with specific drill and practice activities in academic and behavioural domains according to an education plan. Monitors and assists students during unstructured time such as recess, lunch hour, before and after school period and between classes.Have a look at the YouTube video for a better understanding of the position. In School District No. 57 (Prince George) the position is called Education Assistant 2.What to include in your application:**Have your attachments ready and saved as a PDF to upload to your profile**Answer all the questions and complete the Application formCover letterResumeCertificates/Diplomas or transcriptsReferences. Please provide emails and phone numbers of direct supervisors. (We do not accept personal character references)How to Apply:Visit School District No. 57 (Prince George) Career opportunities website:If you encounter a problem with the application process, please contact the help line at Make a Future or alternately, Helen Schlick, Human Resources Assistant at hschlick@sd57.bc.ca or call 250-561-6800 ext. 230.Job DescriptionDUTIES:Performs Public Health Level 1 non child-specific health procedures (eg. daily hygiene, toileting, feeding, positioning, transferring).May perform communication procedures and performance skill activities under the direction of specialized staff (eg. remedial articulation, language stimulation, motor training, adaptive technology practice).Assists students in gaining independence in specific life skills.Accompanies students to community access activities.Assists with specific drill and practice activities and note-taking activities such as scribing.Assists in preparing instructional materials.Participates in conferences with parents and others as directed.Observes students and records these observations.Scores objective tests and assignments and keeps appropriate records.Administers medication to students as assigned by an administrator.Monitors student behaviour (academic/social) inside the school and on the grounds.Promotes and fosters co-operative relationships.Reports safety, unusual behavior, and discipline concerns to the principal or designate, but resolves any minor disagreements where possible.Ensures students enter the school at the end of breaks, as required.Attends to minor cuts or bruises as required.May be assigned supervision duties specific to each school.Supervises the transfer of students to and from appropriate buses, as required.May be required to work outside in inclement weather.Arranges, distributes, and collects activity materials and equipment.Assists in organizing and conducting school activities such as field trips, hot dog sales and other special events.Performs duties in compliance with safety regulations.Performs other Education Assistant 1 and 2 duties as required.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (Education Assistant 2)Grade twelve education.Six college/university level courses related to learning/behavioural issues in children or youth (eg. Education assistance, Behaviour Management, Exceptionalities, Growth and Development, Interpersonal Communication, etc.)One year of related experience with children or youth with exceptional needs in a school, hospital or recognized community agency.May require experience with specific exceptionalities.May require a valid British Columbia driver’s licence.Ability to perform child-specific behaviour management techniques.Ability to operate or learn to operate school and/or personalized equipment (eg. recorder, computer, communication board, etc.)Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in the language of instruction in or about the school.Ability to perform individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Ability to follow directions with regard to individualized education plans and the dispensing of medication.Ability to maintain confidentiality.**Only candidates that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted**Quick Apply

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