Support Assistant

at  Government of the Northwest Territories

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The incumbent must have the ability to provide instruction in core academic subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) to special needs/additional needs students in a wide range of grade levels. The incumbent must have knowledge of the goals and objectives of inclusive schooling and requires the ability to read and comprehend appropriate materials including reading and mathematics textbooks at various grade levels. The incumbent requires an understanding of different learning styles and a basic understanding of teaching, instruction and classroom management techniques. The incumbent requires knowledge of the goals, objectives and operations of the school and the DEA as well as the local people and culture.

• interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• team building
• analytical and problem solving skills
• planning, time management and organizational skills
• decision making skills
• effective written, verbal and listening communications skills
• conflict management and resolution skills
• stress and anger management skills
• basic computer skills
• project management skills
• ability to work in a multi-cultural setting with young people, staff and parents
• ability to work with students with special needs
• ability to speak the local language may be a requirement, dependent on the students who have been identified with special needs
• ability to use sign language in special cases
• ability to read instructions, IEPs, minutes of meetings
• ability to write and maintain accurate student records

TYPICALLY, THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE ATTAINED BY:

The completion of Grade 12 combined with related training in working with special needs students and experience in an educational environment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must have or be prepared to obtain First Aid and CPR Certification
An ability to speak the local Indigenous language and knowledge of sign language is considered a strong asset for this position.

Please refer the Job description for details