- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- On-site
- Temporary · Associate
- CA$33–CA$35 per year
- 1+ years
Specialized educational support professional enabling students with complex needs to access learning safely and meaningfully within the school environment.
Compensation
$33.05 – $34.70 depending on years of service with SMS.
Responsibilities
- Implement and contribute to the ongoing monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support plans, communication plans, and individualized health and safety protocols
- Facilitate student communication and participation through the skilled use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, visual supports, social narratives, assistive technology, and individualized communication strategies
- Apply strategies to support student self-regulation, executive functioning, transitions, sensory needs, mobility, and personal care while promoting dignity, independence, and student agency
- Maintain active supervision and implement approved response procedures
- Use approved de-escalation, physical assistance and emergency-response methods within the employee’s training and authorization
Requirements
- Completion of an Education Assistant Program, which could include Education Assistance, Special Education Assistance, Teaching Assistance, Child and Youth Care or another related social-services field, OR an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience supporting students with complex needs