Education Assistant with Sign Language Skills

2 weeks ago

North Vancouver, Canada School District #44 (North Vancouver) Full time

C.U.P.E. JOB VACANCY

EDUCATION ASSISTANT with Sign Language Skills (ASL Skills)

WHO WE ARE

From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District - “the natural place to learn” - provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 25 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2600 staff and 16,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share and grow with us in “the natural place to work”.

THE ROLE

Training and experience with supporting students in community activities, swimming and lengthy walks is desired. This is specialized work of a student assistance and teacher support nature attending to the learning needs or students requiring American Sign Language Support.

An employee of this class provides assistance by performing a variety of tasks. Employees will be required to bring specialized skills to assist students who are deaf/hard of hearing. The work requires considerable initiative, emotional stability, empathy and understanding of the many and varied issues these students face. This position requires sound judgement in dealing with a variety of situations under the general supervision of a teacher(s). Work performance is reviewed and evaluated by an administrator in terms of effective services rendered to students and staff.

Training and experience with supporting students in community activities, swimming and lengthy walks is desired.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work collaboratively as a member of the educational team.

Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Ability to establish trust and rapport with students and staff.

Knowledge of the basic aspects of children's educational, physical, social and emotional development.

Knowledge of the basic principles of educational practices, the function of support services, and the role of visual language support staff as part of an educational team.

Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices related to the learning style and other needs of students with hearing loss.

Considerable knowledge and training in the use of American Sign Language.

Considerable knowledge of behaviour theories, behaviour intervention strategies, conflict resolution techniques and situational safety assessment.

Considerable knowledge of the academic course content and non-academic programs as required for assigned students.

Considerable knowledge of a wide range of equipment including adaptive technology. Examples may include, but are not limited to: computers, iPads, computer software and Smart Boards.

Working knowledge of child development.

Working knowledge of basic first aid.

Ability to implement student Individual Educational Plan (IEP), Individual Care Plan, academic and other individual programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students with special needs.

Ability to perform a variety of record keeping tasks, including the collection and monitoring of data.

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent, plus basic first aid, supplemented by a Special Education Assistant certificate, or equivalent training. Completion of an ASL program; Level 3 or higher. Preference will be given to those with a Deaf Studies Diploma.

APPLICATION PROCESS

This is a unionized position and the current rate of pay is $34.16 per hour.

At the North Vancouver School District, our values guide what we do. We support diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and schools; we welcome and respect the diverse backgrounds, experiences and talents of all our employees and students. We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

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