Job Description

POSITION TITLE:
Teaching and Learning Assistant

COMPETITION #:
2223-25061-02

COMPETITION END DATE:
August 17, 2022 12:00 PM

LOCATION(S):
Fogo Island Central Academy · P.O. Box 40 · Main Street · Fogo Island · A0G 2B0


TRAINING METHOD:
NOT APPLICABLE


JOB TEXT:
Full time term position for Teaching and Learning Assistant from September 6, 2022 to June 23, 2023. Reporting to the Principal of the school the TLA will work with the classroom teacher in supporting the teaching and learning in an inclusive environment in the areas of planning, instruction, social emotional learning, assessment, evaluation and collection of student data. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Assist with the planning and organization of learning experiences for students in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing programs and services for students including the delivery of instructional supports.

• Assist the teacher in assessing, evaluating, reporting and recording student progress.

• Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to develop supportive educational environments.

• Participate as a member of school teams in meeting the needs of students.

• Maintain effective professional working relationships.

• Commitment to life-long learning and willingness to enhance skills and knowledge through professional learning.

• Highly effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to assist students with alternate format materials and the operation of specialized assistive technologies.

• Teacher’s Certificate Level Two (2) from the Registrar of Teacher Certification and Records at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.