Employment Opportunity The Penticton Indian Band (PIB) is currently seeking an ambitious and qualified individual to fill the following position:

Position Title:

Education Assistant

Classification:

14 Education Assistant

Department:

Education

Type:

Non-Managerial

Status:

Full-time

Responsible To:

OSCS Principal, Vice-Principal, and Special Education Teacher

Location:

OSCS

Regular Hours:

8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday

Deadline:

March 8th, 2024

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the school principal and vice-principal the Education Assistant position will provide support to children under the direction of the classroom teacher, contributing to the safe learning environment and quality education program that meets the individual needs and curriculum goals for students. In addition, the Education Assistant will support classroom teachers and OSCS with the delivery of both teaching and non-instructional tasks to support the development of the students. Implementing socialization strategies and life skills education for students is also a component of this position. The Education Assistant will act as a role model and will contribute to maintaining the collective harmony in the school. The Education Assistant will work with the classroom teacher to meet the criteria of student IEPs as designated.Core Competencies: Accountability

Decision making

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organizational and Relationship building

Problem solving

Communication

Planning and Organizing Duties/Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities and Work Performed Assists students with integration into the classroom and school setting.

Carries out work within developed structures and plans, being consistent with expectations set for student.

Facilitates student learning individually and in small group with assignments and learning concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher (e.g. Read Well Intervention groups, Dibels, Ability Groups, Reading Mastery, Math groups).

Monitors and reports student progress to classroom teacher.

Accompanies and supervises students during activities in school gym, playground, on field trips, during recess, at noon hour or during the day.

Supports the implementation of a students individual education plan.

Supports the implementation of students behavioral management plans.

Protects and respects the confidentiality of information.

Assists with the breakfast and lunch program to ensure students have eaten.

Provides supervision as per schedule provided.

Provides Learning assistance for students with special needs.

Provides one on one support for select students during Okanagan language, math, science and socials.

Assists with the implementation of student daily goals/needs.

Provides support to clubs identified as requiring supports at school.

Provides information to teacher for home/school formal/informal communications.

Produces materials and implements strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles.

Assists with development of instructional learning resources.

Reviews and reinforces learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher/team to help students master concepts and skills.

Shares relevant information

Assists with annual year end celebration.

Assists with Physical Education program at school.

Provides skill development activities as directed by Special Education Teacher and Classroom Teacher.

Job Supervisory roles:

External responsibilities

Reports to:

Accountability

The following are representative of the expected deliverables and standards for this position:

Relationships

Supervision received and given will be at a medium level. Supervision will involve working with students requiring intervention and during morning, recess, lunch and field trips. Develop a positive and respectful working relationship with students and school staff.

Advocate for conditions of success for students with special needs.

Maintain positive, supportive, professional relationships within the education community and with the PIB community.

Meet standards of professional conduct in relation to students, parents, and colleagues. Decision Making

The Education Assistant will make decisions regarding pertinent information to report back to classroom teacher regarding student supports and interventions. Decisions will include the following: Share relevant information about the performance and behavior of individual learners to support IEP goals, transition, and program design.

Carry out functional (informal) assessment activities to assist the teacher in developing learner profiles.

Observe and document learner strengths, achievements, and needs through daily learning activities.

Gather relevant information through working with student or students to provide feedback into the planning process.

Assists in the collection of data for the purpose of evaluating student progress.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum Academic/Educational Requirements Grade 12

Other Certification, Licenses, Designations and/or Training Certified Education Assistant

Specific Job Skills and Levels

Computer skills required:

Minimum Level of Experience 1year

Personality Traits (Required to be successful in position) Compatibility with children, goal planning skills, patient, high energy, optimistic, problem solving strategies, outgoing/easygoing, happy, patient, make quick decisions

Supervision during morning, recess, lunch, and afterschool

Supervision while teacher is out of classroom

Supervision at school club activities

Represent PIB and Outma offsite

Supervise during extracurricular activities, track and field, pow wows, etc.

Positive role model at all times

Positive/healthy choices at all times

OSCS School Principal and Vice-Principal

OSCS Classroom Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Director of Education, when necessary

Report to classroom teacher the progress of students regarding interventions and extra support.Keeps teacher up to date on the implementation of the program.

Attends student IEP meetings to provide insight into student progress regarding IEP goals and supports.

Attends team meetings and staff meetings when invited.

Documents, monitors and reports to teacher/team on implementation of intervention program.

Assists in maintaining learner records required by school and teacher.

Follows all established reporting procedures as developed by teacher or school administration.

Basic computer skills

Microsoft word and excel

Pecs Program (if required)

Assets: Experience working with children (3-15 yrs of age)

Youth worker

Alcohol and Drug worker

Working Conditions: Safe work environment

Drug and alcohol free workplace

Busy, engaging work tasks

Changing, fast-paced environment

Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants as per section 21 of the Human Rights Code.Deadline:

March 8th, 2024

PIB Human Resources

jobs@pib.ca All Penticton Indian Band employees are encouraged to learn about the culture, language and customs of the Okanagan people and must be willing to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge and further their formal education