Overview
Relief Support Assistant Jobs in Colville Lake – Northwest Territories at Government of Northwest Territories
Title: Relief Support Assistant
Company: Government of Northwest Territories
Location: Colville Lake – Northwest Territories
Category: Education / Teaching
Location: Colville Lake
At the discretion of the Principal, the Relief Support Assistant reports to the Principal, Program Support Teacher and/or Classroom Teachers. The Relief Support Assistant is responsible for assisting with implementing specialized and modified learning and
education
activities in order to provide a positive learning experience for students with
diverse
needs. The position is responsible for working with designated students either individually or in small groups to provide academic assistance.
The Relief SA may work in the classroom or in other areas of the school.
Support services provided will have a direct impact on students and their families. It will increase the likelihood of students remaining in the
education
system and gaining the skills required to be successful in life. Support services will have a direct impact on students within the classroom by ensuring that students receive the required level of attention from the Classroom Teacher or another adult in the room.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge relating to child development, disabilities and other challenges faced by students and the effects of living with a disability or challenge.
• Knowledge of formal and informal learning strategies and
inclusive
schooling philosophies
• Ability to provide instruction in core academic subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) to students in a wide range of grade levels.
• Ability to read and comprehend appropriate materials, including reading and mathematics textbooks at a basic understanding of teaching, instruction and classroom management techniques.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the goals, objectives and operations of the school and DEA as well as the local people and culture.
• Ability to apply interpersonal and verbal, written, and listening
communication skills
.
• Ability to acquire knowledge relating to community resources and services.
• Planning and organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, IEPs, meeting minutes, and communications.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
High School / Secondary School diploma, and related experience in an educational environment. Equivalencies will be considered.
GNWT Inquiries
Note:
If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone. More Information Relief Worker This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.
Affirmative Action Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity
and
Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an
inclusive workplace
. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify …