Certified Education Assistant - #191120

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the principal, and the guidance of the classroom and learning assistance teachers, the Certified Education Assistant provides assistance to students.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Certified Education Assistant certificate or BC Teaching certificate
• Experience working with school-aged children (minimum two years, desirable)
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid First Aid Certification with CPR Level B or C endorsement
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search with results acceptable to WFN
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License preferred
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and uses discretion on all matters relating to the affairs of the Westbank First Nation.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILTIES

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of individual educational program goals and strategies
• Assists classroom teachers in the education and/or training of students with special needs including learning, emotional, and/or physical challenges on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, or with the whole class
• Assists teachers in maintaining records and progress reports of students’ IEP and IBP
• Assists teachers to present a safe learning classroom environment
• Assists in the supervision of students during classroom periods, playground sessions, lunch breaks, physical education/gym sessions, field trips, etc., as required
• Modifies and prepares specialized teaching aids and materials for students under the direction of the teacher
• Cooperates in team building and team work with the principal and other staff
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the School policies, standards, governing regulations and procedures, as directed by the Principal of Sensisyusten School
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Westbank First Nation and the School
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Westbank First Nation policies, standards, and procedures
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in the performance of the position and as assigned by the Principal of Sensisyusten School

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Adequate computer skill and knowledge
• Integrity (Honesty, Trustworthy, Professional etc.)
• Ability to be open-minded and empathetic
• Ability to work firmly and fairly with students
• Organized with excellent planning and development skills
• Experience working within a First Nation environment
• Life style consistence with the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Familiar with the Okanagan Culture preferred