Description
Driven by our goal of having students thrive in their personal achievements, Saanich Schools provides challenging and engaging educational programs within a safe and nurturing learning environment for the 8,000 students who live and learn here. Our school district is comprised of 18 schools with the singular focus of delivering high quality education so our students can realize their personal goals which include post-secondary and employment opportunities around Canada and the world. Our staff of over 1,300 caring professionals are here to make dreams turn into reality.
This is an ON-CALL position working on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed hours . Candidate should be available to work up to 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,10 months per year while regular classes are in session
Pay Rate: $24.81
MANDATORY PAID TRAINING will be provided five (5) days per week, 5.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, OCTOBER 7 through 11. This will be followed by a 5-day MANDATORY PAID PRACTICUM from Tuesday, October 15 through Monday, October 21, excluding October 19 & 20.
On-call work will begin the day after training is complete.
Applicants must be available for all days of the training and practicum from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION
Inclusion Support Worker - Inclusive Education
SUMMARY
Under the minimum supervision of a teacher or School Administrator, provides support to students with social, emotional, physical and academic needs provided the student(s) does not have significant complex needs, is not on a health care plan or risk reduction plan.
DUTIES
Implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by assisting the team with planning, researching, adapting and collecting materials
Provides direct educational classroom support to students in various classrooms
Participates as a member of the School Based Team to plan for, implement and evaluate the
social, emotional, physical and academic needs of students
Monitor and supports students’ behaviour during daily arrival, class changes, dismissal, in lunchroom and playground and on field trips and a variety of settings in the community
Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction
Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to students using specialized equipment and resources (e.g. computers, F.M., switches, communication boards, basic sign language, oral interpretive skills); troubleshoots and programs such equipment
Provides information to appropriate staff regarding student specific program needs (e.g. safety, health, academic, emotional and social needs)
Acts as an advocate for student(s) and assists with communication
Advises supervisor of any unusual student comments or behaviour patterns
Supports students in the development of self-esteem, personal skills, hobbies and interests
Provides life skills training (e.g. hygiene, cooking, shopping, banking, working)
Acts as an observer when a high degree of personal care is being provided by a trained EA.
Assists with the basic behavior support of students (e.g. clarify expected behaviour, support self-regulation, develop social skills)
Monitors student work and assists students with work completion.
Monitors class/students when teacher is out of the room for short periods of time
Organizes and monitors the safe arrival, departure and emergency evacuation and care of students by maintaining site, road and traffic safety procedures
Follows District Policy and Procedures related to privacy and confidentiality
* Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job
description.
QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 12
6 months related experience in a supervised work environment working with children and youth
Relevant skills (e.g. Headstart Responsible Adult 20 hour Online Course, POPARD Intro to ASD, Behaviour Support, Non-Violent Intervention, Basic Sign Language)
One day Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certificate
Working knowledge of computer software and hardware
* Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
To Apply
To apply please register with Make a Future or to send us your application via email, please visit www.sd63.bc.ca/careers for contact details. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
