Relief Support Assistant

Full job description
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 100 kilometers of Colville Lake, NT.

Department Information
Sahtu Divisional Education Council.

Job Information
At the discretion of the Principal, the Relief Support Assistant reports to the Principal, Program Support Teacher and/or Classroom Teachers. The Relief Support Assistant is responsible for assisting with implementing specialized and modified learning and education activities in order to provide a positive learning experience for students with diverse needs. The position is responsible for working with designated students either individually or in small groups to provide academic assistance. The Relief SA may work in the classroom or in other areas of the school.
Support services provided will have a direct impact on students and their families. It will increase the likelihood of students remaining in the education system and gaining the skills required to be successful in life. Support services will have a direct impact on students within the classroom by ensuring that students receive the required level of attention from the Classroom Teacher or another adult in the room.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge relating to child development, disabilities and other challenges faced by students and the effects of living with a disability or challenge.
Knowledge of formal and informal learning strategies and inclusive schooling philosophies
Ability to provide instruction in core academic subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) to students in a wide range of grade levels.
Ability to read and comprehend appropriate materials, including reading and mathematics textbooks at a basic understanding of teaching, instruction and classroom management techniques.
Ability to acquire knowledge of the goals, objectives and operations of the school and DEA as well as the local people and culture.
Ability to apply interpersonal and verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
Ability to acquire knowledge relating to community resources and services.
Planning and organization, and time management skills.
Ability to read and understand instructions, IEPs, meeting minutes, and communications.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
High School / Secondary School diploma, and related experience in an educational environment. Equivalencies will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:

Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Canada
Northwest Territories
Colville Lake
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