Reporting directly to the Education Manager and under the general supervision of the Teachers, Principal and Special Education Resource Teachers, the Special Education Assistant is responsible to assist with the delivery of the programs of the Couchiching First Nation children as determined by the Teachers and Principal. The role of the Special Education Assistant will be influenced by the needs of the students. Training required to perform the duties of the position will be provided by the immediate supervisor (s) or other qualified personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist students with special educational needs.
- Also, assisting in classroom management and students’ performance.
- Assist students with schoolwork such as assignments.
- Set up classroom materials or equipment.
- Supervise school or student activities.
- Provide universal supports for learning in collaboration with both the teacher and principal.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- College diploma in Education plus one-year experience or Secondary school diploma and two years’ experience.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Adaptable to students needs.
- Must be able to function as a team member.
- Flexibility to meet the varied needs of the students.
- Must enjoy working with children.
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check of the Vulnerable Sector Type
- Acknowledgement as well as agreement to all CFN Policies, Procedures and Guidelines upon hire.
How to Apply:
Applicants should include their resume, cover letter and 3 references. References must include three employment-related references as well as written permission to contact those references. You can submit your application to Couchiching First Nation Human Resources at recruitment@couchiching.ca
We appreciate all applicants; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
Also, we will return all late applications unopened.
Additionally, we will return all incomplete applications to the applicant.
CFN welcomes applicants from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request.
For candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.