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Pacific Christian Elementary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Educational Assistants work as team members with student services staff and classroom teachers to enable students with a variety of learning needs to experience success in the school community.

 

Specific tasks:

  • Along with student services staff and classroom teachers, implement the strategies outlined in each student’s Support Plan or Individual Education Plan
  • Provide academic, social, and emotional support for students
  • Under the direction on the classroom teacher, adjust materials to meet the needs of the student(s)
  • Communicate regularly with all members of the student’s school-based team to promote an open, collaborative environment that best serves the student
  • Participate in staff training/professional development activities, staff meetings, and conferences
  • Contribute to the documentation of student’s learning
  • Perform other tasks which may include reading or scribing for a student, providing one to one or small group support, assisting the teacher in the classroom, providing personal care and completing other necessary tasks to provide inclusion opportunities for all students
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8.10am – 3.10pm (Wednesdays 7:45am – 3:10pm)

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

  • Strong interpersonal skills with adults and children
  • Previous experience working in a learning environment with children and/or youth with learning challenges and/or social emotional needs

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • The preferred candidate will have completed an Early Childhood Education Program or an Education Assistant Program.
  • All applicants should have compassion and patience for students who face learning challenges and must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues to support student learning.
  • Applicants must have an active Christian faith that shapes their life.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 

This posting is for a one-year position, with the possibility of extension.

  • Start date: August 28, 2023
  • End date: last week in June

 

To apply, please forward the following:

  • résumé
  • cover letter
  • personal statement of faith
  • contact information for three references.

 

Application materials can be emailed to Candis Gibbs (Student Services Coordinator) at candis.gibbs@pacificchristian.ca

This posting will remain open until filled, but priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 31.