Comp.#10-533T Education Assistant - Instructional (Temporary)

The Delta School District is currently accepting applications for:

COMP. #10-533T - Education Assistant - Instructional - Temporary Position

DESCRIPTION:  Regular Classroom

LOCATION:   Annieville Elementary School

HOURS:  20 hours per week, 10 months per year (To terminate no later than June 29, 2010)

SALARY:   $23.37 per hour

START DATE:  As Soon As Possible

DUTIES:

Assists the teacher in the planning, development, modification, preparation, and implementation of curriculum, classroom materials and schedules to meet the needs of designated student(s).  The major responsibility in this position will be working with students who are autistic and learning disabled at the elementary school level.

Responsibilities may include:  Please review instructional duties at all district sites.  Assisting in implementation of behaviour management programs.  Implementing or assisting with program for students with autism or autistic-like behaviour.  Performing duties in support of integration and mainstreaming regular classrooms as directed by special education, regular or itinerant education teacher.  Assist students who demonstrate highly anxious behaviour.   Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Please review instructional qualifications at all district sites.  Knowledge of health care procedures required in support of physically handicapped students(s).  Knowledge of, and proficiency in, implementation of behaviour management procedures.  Knowledge of learning characteristics of learning disabled students.  Knowledge of learning characteristics of students with autism and pervasive developmental disorders.  Successful completion of the professional training program offered by Provincial Resource Program for Autism and Related Disorders.  Training in conflict resolution skills.  Recent demonstrated ability in working with students who autistic and learning disabled at the elementary school level.

Applications for the above posting will be accepted by the HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE up to 4:00 P.M. on Friday, March 12, 2010.  Please quote COMP. #10-533T.  Applications may be faxed to 604-946-2941.

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