26/27-110E - Learning Support Worker - 27.5 hrs/wk (WKE)

Job summary

Support students’ individual potential under the direction of teachers and other professionals, providing assistance with regular or alternate programs for individuals or groups. Advocate for students and participate as a member of the school-based team when required.

Job details

Details Internal Posting # 26/27-110E - Learning Support Worker William Konkin Elementary 5.5 hours per day, 5 days per week Continuing position starting as soon as possible Summary Works with school and district staff to foster and develop the individual student's potential under the direction of the teacher and other related professionals Provides assistance to teachers and other professionals in the delivery of regular or alternate programs with a group or individual students Functions as an advocate for the students and as a member of the school-based team where required Qualifications Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) Completion of an Education Assistant Certificate program 6 months of experience working with children/youth who have intellectual/behavioral or multiple disabilities WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures **Please note, the rate of pay above is based on a Certified Learning Support Worker. Should you not have the required qualifications, you will be paid at the Uncertified Learning Support Worker rate ($26.72).** To Apply Complete/update your Make A Future portfolio. Be sure to include the contact information for at least 2 professional references (current/former supervisors) Upload a copy of your most recent Cover Letter and Resume, showcasing your relevant education and experience. Upload a copy of the applicable certificates/documents as indicated in the Qualifications section of this posting You can obtain a copy of your driver's abstract (Personal Driving Record) online () If you do not have a WHMIS 2015 certificate from the last 12 months, you can complete the course online () Please note: Applications will only be accepted via Make A Future. E-mailed applications are not accepted. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check through the CRRP. Criminal Record Checks through your local RCMP detachment will not be accepted. This process is done online and can be a timely process. To speed up the process, we strongly recommend you obtain a BC Services Card Account as soon as possible (). If you need any assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose at 250-570-4973. About School District 91 Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional territories of fourteen representing the Dakelh, Nedut’en and Wet’suwet’en peoples. The school district encompasses five municipalities: the Districts of Fort St. James and Vanderhoof and the Villages of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Granisle. The District is committed to continuous improvement and success of each learner through the implementation of evidence-informed practices that enhance student learning, inclusivity and equity of outcomes. Our region has been traditionally reliant on forestry, mining, and agriculture but has seen an emerging tourism sector over the last decade. This large geographic region has a population of just under 40,000 people; and, in the 2022 / 23 school year the district served 3532 students, with almost 40% of learners being Indigenous. We operate a total of 18 schools in our communities. In addition to the community schools, SD91 also operates , a non-standard, Provincial Online Learning School (POLS) that enrolls several thousand full and part-time students. EBUS is one of the most established and largest online schools in British Columbia serving families and students across the province.

What you’ll do

Support students’ individual potential under the direction of teachers and other professionals, providing assistance with regular or alternate programs for individuals or groups. Advocate for students and participate as a member of the school-based team when required.

Requirements

Applicants must have Grade 12 completion, an Education Assistant Certificate, and six months of experience working with children or youth with intellectual, behavioral, or multiple disabilities. A current WHMIS 2015 certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures are also required.

Listed skills

• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• learning support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Student Support
• Learning Support
• Individualized Assistance
• Classroom Support
• Program Delivery
• Advocacy
• Team Collaboration
• Supporting Students With Disabilities
• Workplace Safety

Job areas

• Education

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