Teaching and Learning Assistant

**POSITION TITLE**:

- Teaching and Learning Assistant

**COMPETITION #**:

- 2324-31011-02

**COMPETITION END DATE**:

- August 31, 2023 12:00 PM

**LOCATION(S)**:

- Smallwood Academy - P.O. Box 400 - 39 Victoria Drive - Gambo - A0G 1T0

**TRAINING METHOD**:

- NOT APPLICABLE

**JOB TEXT**:
Full time term position for Teaching and Learning Assistant from September 5, 2023 to June 21, 2024.

Reporting to the Principal of the school the TLA will work with the classroom teacher in supporting the teaching and learning in an inclusive environment in the areas of planning, instruction, social emotional learning, assessment, evaluation and collection of student data.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Assist with the planning and organization of learning experiences for students in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing programs and services for students including the delivery of instructional supports.
- Assist the teacher in assessing, evaluating, reporting and recording student progress.
- Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to develop supportive educational environments.
- Participate as a member of school teams in meeting the needs of students.
- Maintain effective professional working relationships.
- Commitment to life-long learning and willingness to enhance skills and knowledge through professional learning.
- Highly effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to assist students with alternate format materials and the operation of specialized assistive technologies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Teacher’s Certificate Level Two (2) from the Registrar of Teacher Certification and Records at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

**Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement.