Specialized Education Assistant

3 weeks ago


Central Saanich, Canada Saanich Schools (School District #63) Full time

**Current Shift**: 8:30am
- 2:38pm Monday to Friday. Daily start and end times may vary slightly to align with specific school needs.

(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)

10 months per year while regular classes are in session

**Pay Rate**: $29.68

This position is entitled to collaboration time as outlined in the 2022-2025 Letter of Understanding - Support Staff Learning Improvement Fund.

This position will be supporting vulnerable elementary and/ or middle school students. The location may be at CDC/ ALP or at neighborhood schools. The applicant must have experience working with students presenting extremely challenging, violent, or other complex behaviours. The applicant must have a vehicle and be able to transport children on occasion. Hours and daily schedule may change to meet school and student-specific needs.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**POSITION**

Specialized Education Assistant (Alternative Programs)

**SUMMARY**

Under direction of a teacher or Administrator, provides support to students with behavioral and/or mental health needs in alternative educational settings or neighbourhood schools.

**DUTIES**
- Implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by assisting the team with planning, researching, adapting and collecting materials for students with moderate and severe behaviour designationsas identified by the District Screening Committee
- Facilitates student social, emotional and academic development
- Assists students in carrying out programs as set out by school and district staff (e.g. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist and Psychologist)
- Coaches and reinforces students in prepared exercises in academic and non-academic program components
- Provides liaison between members of students' school-based support team
- Facilitates the inclusion of a student in their neighbourhood school environment
- Transports and supports students at community-based activities and at their neighbourhood schools
- Co-leads student support groups (e.g. Zones of Regulation, Social Skill Development, Restitution)
- Develops professional therapeutic relationships with students, parents and staff
- Models commitment to open, responsible action.
- Guides students in life skills training (e.g. communication, social skills, problem solving and conflict resolution, assertiveness training, self-regulation skills)
- Monitors student work and assists students with work completion.
- Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction
- Dispenses medications and carries out procedures as outlined in the Health Care Plan or the Medication Administration Form
- Provides preventative and emergency response care for students as outlined in the Health Care Plan (e.g. seizures, choking, other health problems)
- Monitor and supports students’ behaviour during daily arrival, class changes, dismissal, in lunchroom and playground, on field trips and a variety of settings in the community
- Takes initiative in supporting students in a variety of situations and settings using empathy and understanding
- Models and demonstrates restitution skills and methods for restorative practices
- Supports students with restitution and pro-active regulation
- Collects student learning and behavioural data (eg. records, reports, plans including functional assessment data)
- Consistently monitors student behavior levels to support and promote successful regulation
- Assists students during times of dysregulation using non-physical crisis intervention strategies
- Provides intervention and safe support for students during times of significant dysregulation
- Models and builds capacity for staff in neighbourhood schools (eg. regulation strategies, routines and interventions)
- 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
- Two years’ related experience in the field of mental health
- Equivalent of a two year level of post-secondary education in a related field (e.g. Child and Youth Care, Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health)
- Specialized skills to support students presenting with mental health and behavior needs
- Level 1 First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License
- Working knowledge of computer hardware and software
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to be quick thinking and extremely flexible when de-escalating physical and verbal and conflicts
- Or equivalent combination of training and experience._

**DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS**
- Restitution levels 1, 2, and 3, and
- Non-Physical Crisis Intervention Training

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.68 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

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