Teacher Assistant

Southpointe Academy is a leading edge International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School surrounded by the ocean, beaches and natural beauty of South Delta. As a co-educational, secular day school serving over 710 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Southpointe is known for its strong sense of community, collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. The school fosters caring relationships with students and develops young people of character who make a positive difference in the world.

Southpointe takes immense pride in its world-class educational offerings. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years (Grades K-5), Middle Years (Grades 6-10), and Diploma (Grades 11-12) Programmes are globally recognized for their excellence, rigour and educational impact. These distinguished programmes are complemented by state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built amenities, ensuring an innovative environment for learning. Southpointe is actively constructing a cutting-edge expansion campus spanning over 75,000 square feet, seamlessly integrated with its existing facilities. This substantial undertaking not only mirrors the school's continuous growth, but also demonstrates a sustained commitment to offering an optimal learning environment for all members of the school community.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assists teachers in the development, accommodation, preparation, and implementation of curriculum, classroom materials and schedules to meet the needs of designated student(s);
- Assists teachers in the planning and implementation of individualized and/or group behavior programs in specialized or integrated settings, such as regular or resource classrooms;
- Reinforces concepts introduced by teachers and implements instructional programs designed by teachers;
- Participates in the design and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies and provides assistance with monitoring and reinforcement;
- Maintains regular communications with the lead teacher(s) and other team members including, parents and other relevant professionals;
- Observes and records student progress, maintains detailed written records as required;
- Supervises student(s) both on and off the school campus as required;
- Will work with students with cognitive and/or physical challenges, including students with diagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder;
- May carry out emergency procedures;
- Remains current with changing technology, practices and equipment;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Education Requirements**
- Successful completion of a secondary school graduation program or equivalent;
- Proven ability to implement behaviour management techniques as well as flexibility in response to student behaviours (e.g. adjusting and adapting strategies);
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively while following the direction and guidance of classroom/resource teacher(s);
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
- Ability to use judgement when providing information;
- Physically capable of performing the duties of the position;
- Knowledge of safe work practices;
- Completion of a recognized post-secondary Educational Assistant program, including or supplemented by training in conflict resolution, and non-violent crisis intervention or equivalent combination of training and experience;
- Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training;
- 1 year of recent experience specific to the needs of the student(s) with moderate behavior problems, autism, pervasive developmental disorders, etc., is an asset;
- 1 year of recent experience related to meeting the needs of student(s);
- Knowledge and understanding of the appropriate grade level curriculum.

**Preferences**
- Valid First Aid Certificate.

**Hours of Work**:

- Monday - Friday, 7:45 am to 3:45 pm when students are in attendance.

**Salary and Benefits**
- As per Collective Agreement: $33.27 per hour;
- RRSP matching;
- Comprehensive health and dental plan, and other extended benefits;
- Staff wellness program;
- Subsidized lunch program.

**Applications**
- Cover letter;
- Resume;

Please see our website for additional opportunities.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada or be in the process of obtaining the appropriate visa(s).