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Special Needs Assisstant

Fort Liard, NT
Mid Level
temporary
full_time

About the role

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Liard

Department Information

Dehcho Divisional Education Council

Job Information

Assist the classroom teacher and Principal in meeting the SSP goals and objectives of the Special Needs students to ensure that the students reach their full classroom potential by, carrying out general classroom duties to facilitate the teacher working with individual students, reinforcing classroom instruction with individuals and/or small groups. Assisting students with assigned course work. Demonstrating and modeling a caring attitude within the classroom that fosters positive self-images and preparing materials to facilitate the delivery of the special needs programs within the classroom.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Grade 11/12. Demonstrated ability to work with children with identified special needs. Local languages may be a requirement dependent upon the students who have identified special needs. In specific cases, the ability to use Sign Language (basic/advanced) and/or Braille may be required. Must be able to read instructions SSP's, minutes of meetings and educational directives. Write and maintain accurate student records.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2nd Floor, Chief Baptiste Cazon Building
9802 98 Avenue
BOX 290
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 288-0334
Fax (867) 695-3100
jobsdehcho@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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