Inclusion Support Worker

**Pay Rate**: $24.81

**MANDATORY PAID TRAINING will be provided five (5) days per week, 5.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, OCTOBER 7 through 11. This will be followed by a 5-day MANDATORY PAID PRACTICUM from Tuesday, October 15 through Monday, October 21, excluding October 19 & 20.**

**Applicants must be available for all days of the training and practicum from 8:30am to 3:00pm.**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**POSITION**

Inclusion Support Worker - Inclusive Education

**SUMMARY**

Under the minimum supervision of a teacher or School Administrator, provides support to students with social, emotional, physical and academic needs provided the student(s) does not have significant complex needs, is not on a health care plan or risk reduction plan.

**DUTIES**
- Implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by assisting the team with planning, researching, adapting and collecting materials
- Provides direct educational classroom support to students in various classrooms
- Participates as a member of the School Based Team to plan for, implement and evaluate the social, emotional, physical and academic needs of students
- Monitor and supports students’ behaviour during daily arrival, class changes, dismissal, in lunchroom and playground and on field trips and a variety of settings in the community
- Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction
- Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to students using specialized equipment and resources (e.g. computers, F.M., switches, communication boards, basic sign language, oral interpretive skills); troubleshoots and programs such equipment
- Provides information to appropriate staff regarding student specific program needs (e.g. safety, health, academic, emotional and social needs)
- Acts as an advocate for student(s) and assists with communication
- Advises supervisor of any unusual student comments or behaviour patterns
- Supports students in the development of self-esteem, personal skills, hobbies and interests
- Provides life skills training (e.g. hygiene, cooking, shopping, banking, working)
- Acts as an observer when a high degree of personal care is being provided by a trained EA.
- Assists with the basic behavior support of students (e.g. clarify expected behaviour, support self-regulation, develop social skills)
- Monitors student work and assists students with work completion.
- Monitors class/students when teacher is out of the room for short periods of time
- Organizes and monitors the safe arrival, departure and emergency evacuation and care of students by maintaining site, road and traffic safety procedures
- 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
- 6 months related experience in a supervised work environment working with children and youth
- Relevant skills (e.g. Headstart Responsible Adult 20 hour Online Course, POPARD Intro to ASD, Behaviour Support, Non-Violent Intervention, Basic Sign Language)
- One day Emergency First Aid and CPR C Certificate
- Working knowledge of computer software and hardware
- Or an equivalent combination of training and experience._

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $24.81 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 27.5 per week

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Day shift
- No weekends
- On call

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-20
Expected start date: 2024-10-07