Description
Autism and Behavioural Support Worker
35 hours per week
The Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School is looking for a full-time Autism and Behavioural Support Worker for the 2024 - 2025 school year. This person will be working one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum.
We are a band-operated Independent School that enrols 120 students from Preschool to Grade 7. We use a trauma-informed practice to support our vision and embed traditional culture and language into curriculum planning, daily lessons, and yearly celebrations.
Qualifications:
Minimum grade 12 diploma
Child and Youth Care Degree or Education Assistant is an asset
Training or experience working with children with autism
Training or experience working with children with challenging behaviours
Able to complete criminal record check
Valid drivers license and vehicle for transportation
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Develop and maintain a warm, caring, positive, and responsive relationship with children
Maintain a positive, professional, respectful attitude
Develop and maintain consistent routines with individuals requiring support
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School
PO Box 1799, 182 Ba'as Road
Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
Phone (250) 949-7743 Fax (250) 949-7422
Website: www.gnschool.ca
Be a team player and able to be flexible in duties
Maintain strict confidentiality
Physically carry out the duties of the position
Organize and communicate effectively with support team
Work with a team to develop and implement individualized programs
Responsibilities:
Support student during in-class and out of class activities
Promote a positive and healthy environment for achieving educational, social, and recreational goals while focusing on daily life skills development
Support student to participate fully in various classroom settings
Work on specific educational goals to assist with student inclusion in various classroom settings
Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Contribute to a positive school culture
Work under the supervision of the administrative team and classroom teacher
Potentially flexible hours
Position is open until a suitable candidate is hired. Send your resume to Mr. Reed Allen. Only short-listed candidates be contacted for an interview. Please e-mail resumes with cover letter, supporting documents, and references to: rallen@gwanak.bc.ca
