Relief Support Assistant
Job Description
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Tuktoyaktuk, NT.
Department Information
Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council
Job Information
Located in Tuktoyaktuk, the Relief Support Assistant (SA) reports to the Principal, and, at the discretion of the Principal, or Vice Principal, takes direction from the Program Support Teacher and/or Classroom Teachers. This position 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 and complex needs. The SA works with designated students either individually or in small groups to provide academic assistance, and may work in the classroom as other students. Many of these students have diverse/complex needs and may not react in a typical manner.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of, and /or the ability to acquire knowledge of child development; formal and informal learning strategies; and inclusive school philosophies
Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of disabilities and other challenges faced by students, as well as the effects of living with a disability or challenge
Knowledge of community resources and services
Ability to provide instruction in core academic subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) to students in a wide range of grade levels
Ability to acquire knowledge of the goals, objectives and operations of the school and the BDDEC as well as the local people and culture
Planning, organization, time management skills and the ability to work independently
Ability to keep ones emotions under control and able to apply special techniques or plan activities ahead of time to manage emotions or stress
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The completion of Grade 12 and related experience in an educational environment.
Additional Requirements
Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR within a reasonable timeframe.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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