Duties

Provide learning support to students and general support to teachers and other professionals.  Duties may include but not limited to:

working under the supervision of one or several teachers
work with students who have special needs
work with individual students or groups of students both in the classroom and other settings
work as part of a multidisciplinary team
supervise students in structured (classroom) and unstructured (hallways, recess, lunch hour) settings
assist with preparing materials and clerical tasks as required.
Teach art and music specifically piano

Specific duties under direction of a teacher, may include but not limited to:

provide support for all students to be included in the classroom and school
implement lesson and behavioural plans for students as directed by the teacher
motivate and encourage students to participate in learning activities
use effective instructional strategies to help students with lessons and assignments
demonstrate activities, set up and dismantle displays, play spaces and work spaces
observe and report student behaviour and progress
assist students who have physical and personal care needs
facilitate and encourage positive student behaviours
administer oral tests or act as a scribe for students
collect and prepare learning materials and use assistive technology to support student learning
assist with school-wide special events and activities
may supervise children during lunch and recess breaks or field trips
support students to develop healthy relationships at school.

Working Conditions

work indoors except when supervising students outdoors or going on field trips. may be required to lift items weighing up to 10 kilograms. Sometimes, heavier lifting may be required
usually have the same holiday schedule as teachers including summer, winter and spring breaks.
Hours of work may include some after school hours to attend staff or committee meetings
Personal Characteristics

good health and physical fitness
the ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working with a student or groups of students who are often active and demanding
the ability to interact with students and staff in a tactful, empathetic manner
competent speaking and writing skills
the ability to take direction and work independently and effectively in a team environment
keen observation skills
the ability to keep student information confidential
a positive attitude
flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination
a strong commitment to the development, progress and inclusion of students with special needs in education
Agree to the statement of faith as a Christian organization.

They should enjoy working with native children and people and in a native environment, have clear expectations and guidelines for their work and finding innovative ways to handle situations. Creativity is essential, may need to search for and implement strategies that match a student’s interests and learning styles.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma and related post-secondary education.
First aid certificate, criminal record check and Child Intervention Record System check also may be required. Related experience is a definite asset.

TO APPLY:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:

E-mail: info@sawanegezhikacademy.com