Education Support Specialist

7 days ago


Fort St John, Canada School District #60 (Peace River North) Full time
Job Title: Education Support Specialist

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Education Support Specialist to join our team at School District #60 (Peace River North). As an Education Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting students with special needs, providing instructional support to students, and assisting teachers in the delivery and implementation of educational programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide instructional support to students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator and provide students with feedback for completion of daily work.
  • Constructs/locates instructional materials, games, displays, and learning centres.
  • Operates computers, audiovisual, and various other equipment as well as adaptive technology.
  • Supervises the students' completion of education activities, as outlined in the IEP, observe and record academic and behavioural assessment data to assist teachers in the monitoring of students.
  • Copies, transcribes, types, files, and maintains records.
  • Implements behaviour management of programs as determined by the teacher/resource team.
  • Provides person/health care and physical safety assistance to students.
  • Attends team/parent professional development meetings as required.
  • Assist in the implementation of programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions.
  • Supervises students as required in the classroom, gym, school, playground, loading/unloading of bus(es), community field trips.
  • Fosters student independence and appropriate peer interactions.
  • Works collaboratively as a member of a team.
  • May be required to attend specific workshops at the direction of the Administrative Officer(s).
  • Performs other job-related assigned comparable duties as directed which are within the knowledge and skills required by the job description.

Qualifications and Attributes:

  • Grade 12 or equivalency
  • Must be willing to maintain current CPI status
  • Level 1 First Aid Certificate may be required
  • Education Assistant Certificate, which includes documented training in the following areas:
    • Pervasive developmental disorders, including ASD, FASD, and complex behavioural needs
    • Developmental and sensory needs and disorders
    • Personal care: dressing, toileting, feeding, lifting, transferring, seizure management
    • Technology-assisted programs (ie. Augmentative communication devices, Boardmaker, Apps, and other software)
    • Behaviour support: conflict resolution, anger management, nonviolent behavioural interventions, behaviour/safety/crisis/emergency plans
    • Learning challenges: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, learning challenges
  • Formal POPARD training or experience
  • Proven ability to remain calm in difficult situations
  • Proven ability to develop positive relationships with students
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable when faced with new or challenging situations
  • Physical ability to keep up with an active child
  • Ability to work independently and set priorities
  • WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
  • Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment


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