Description
Lower Mainland
Vancouver Island
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
We are looking for people interested in working as Special Education Assistants (SEA) with children and teens who have special education needs. SEAs will carry out lessons and life skills activities that have been pre-planned, assist students with therapy follow-up, help students with community class activities, and work as part of a team. Support from therapists, a home learning support teacher, parents, and the special education coordinator will be provided. The children have a range of physical, health, behavioural, and learning needs.
Remuneration $23-28/ hour, dependent on qualifications, experience, and credentials.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Experience and/or SEA certification is an asset but those with a strong interest, related experience or training and a willingness to learn will also be considered. All SEA's require a current Criminal Record clearance and Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR and AED. Christian individuals who have an empathetic nature, experience working with school-aged children, some special needs background, and a willingness to be flexible. If you enjoy working with children/youth, are creative, enthusiastic, patient, and flexible this may be the job for you!
