Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No.77
Jasper, AB
Part-time, Contract, Fixed term contract
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No.77
Jasper, AB

Job details

Job type
Part-time
Contract
Fixed term contract
Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday

Location
Jasper, AB

Full job description
We are accepting

applications for the following:
Position: Part-Time, Teacher Assistant II

Location: École Jasper Elementary

School, Jasper AB

https://jasperelementaryschool.gypsd.ca/

Start Date: Immediately until the end of the current school year

Hours

of work: 4 hours per day (mornings), Monday to Friday, inclusive

The competition will remain open

until: March 19, 2024 at 12:00 noon

REPORTS TO:
Works under the direction

and supervision of the School Principal and/or designate.

SUMMARY:
The Teacher Assistant II

provides assistance in the classroom and performs student support duties to

special needs students who are physically and/or mentally challenged, have learning

disabilities and/or social, emotional, and behavioral problems.

DUTIES:
The duties of this

position are not limited to the listed components, but will encompass 80% of

the assigned duties on a regular basis.

Acts as an integral part of the IEP (Individual Education Plan)

team, providing support to the student on identified objectives.

Acts as a liaison between students and professionals, providing

information to relevant staff regarding student specific program needs and

progress (i.e. School and Divisional personnel, health care and other outside

services providers).

May accompany students on outings within the community and

transport students as required.

Will administer necessary medications in accordance with GYPSD

policy.

Will assist and/or provide personal and physical care as required.

May be required to employ physical restraint if safety concerns

exist.

Maintains up-to-date anecdotal records of student’s behavior and

program progress.

Provides direct educational support to students in various

classroom and other school-related activities.

Uses computers and other specialized equipment to provide support.

May monitor students’ daily arrival, dismissal, class changes, and

lunchroom/playground activities.

Monitors class and/or students when the teacher is temporarily out

of the room.

Reports safety and discipline concerns to the teacher and/or

Principal.

Supports students in the development of life-long learning,

self-esteem, personal skills and interests.

May assist with the behavioral management of students.

Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of

knowledge and skills required by the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

May require a valid Class 5 Driver’s license.

Technology and computer related skills.

May require specialized training and/or experience dependent on

students.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team player.

Physical ability to perform the required duties.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be

required to provide the following:
Vulnerable Sector Check

Child Welfare Record Check

Evidence of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Please submit the following:
A

cover letter and resume

The

resume must highlight professional qualifications, relevant training and

experience.

Please

include a list of three references with permission for Grande Yellowhead Public

School Division to contact any or all references.

We thank all applicants for their interest however;

we will contact only those selected for interviews.

To

apply to this posting, you are required to log into your account below and

click the “apply” button at the bottom of the page. ONLY ONLINE

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.