Job Description

• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of classroom teacher
• Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
• Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
• Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
• Assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Behaviour management Certification
• Community disability studies Certificate
• Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training
• Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
• Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Work Experience with Special Needs Students

• Assistance with communication

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight Handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available