JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the School Principal and Learning Assistance Teacher, the Education Assistant position will provide support to students, contributing to the safe learning environment and quality education program that meets the individual needs and curriculum goals for students. In addition, the Education Assistant will support classroom teachers and OSCS with the delivery of both teaching and non-instructional tasks to support the development of the students. Implementing socialization strategies and life skills education for students is also a component of this position. The Education Assistant will act as a role model and will contribute to maintaining the collective harmony in the school. The Education Assistant will work with the classroom teacher to meet the criteria of student IEPs as designated.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12

Other Certification, Licenses, Designations and/or Training

• Certified Education Assistant

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS AND LEVELS REQUIRED:

• Basic computer skills
• Microsoft word and excel
• Pecs Program (if required)

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

• 1 year

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Safe work environment
• Drug and alcohol-free workplace
• Busy, engaging work tasks
• Changing, fast-paced environment
  Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants as per section 21 of the Human Rights Code.
  *All Penticton Indian Band employees are encouraged to learn about the culture, language and customs of the Okanagan people and must be willing to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge and further their formal education.
  The Penticton Indian Band offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a great team and respectful work environment. If you are qualified and looking for an exciting and rewarding career, please send a resume and cover letter to the attention of:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORK PERFORMED

• Assists students with integration into the classroom and school setting.
• Carries out work within developed structures and plans, being consistent with expectations set for student.
• Facilitates student learning individually and in small group with assignments and learning concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher (e.g. Read Well Intervention groups, Dibels, Ability Groups, Reading Mastery, Math groups).
• Monitors and reports student progress to classroom teacher.
• Accompanies and supervises students during activities in school gym, playground, on field trips, during recess, at noon hour or during the day.
• Supports the implementation of a student’s individual education plan.
• Supports the implementation of student’s behavioral management plans.
• Protects and respects the confidentiality of information.
• Assists with the breakfast and lunch program as per scheduling.
• Provides supervision as per schedule provided.
• Provides Learning assistance for students with special needs.
• Provides one on one support for select students during Okanagan language, math, science and socials.
• Assists with the implementation of student daily goals/needs.
• Provides support to clubs identified as requiring support at school.
• Provides information to teacher for home/school formal/informal communications.
• Produces materials and implements strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles.
• Assists with development of instructional learning resources.
• Reviews and reinforces learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher/team to help students master concepts and skills.
• Shares relevant information
• Assists with annual year end celebration.
• Assists with Physical Education program at school.
• Provides skill development activities as directed by Learning Assistance Teacher and Classroom Teacher.