Educational Assistant

This is a n until filled competition.
Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hours posted notice.
Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.This posting will used to hire multiple positions.
Nurturing Yukon learners through community wisdom.
Empower and inspire learners, families and communities to lead necessary change in education and society through Yukon First Nations ways.
Assignment:
Educational AssistantStart Date:
August 26, 2024ROSS RIVER SCHOOL (RRS) Ross River Home to the Kaska Dena people, Ross River school is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon.
Kaska is the traditional language of the Kaska Dena people.
Ross River School is a K-12 school with approximately 55 students.
We are actively seeking committed and qualified educators who are dedicated to living in and being an active member of the community and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle.
Our educational professionals value authentic relationships and are committed to working with students, community, administration and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Ross River.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at Ross River School and the HYPERLINK "
/fnsb.ca/">First Nation School Board website.Qualifications and Experience Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;Experience working with youth;Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program, Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset;Experience integrating self-regulation and social-emotional care practices in the classroom is an asset;Experience working with Indigenous learners in a culturally diverse community is an asset.Experience with restorative justice in a classroom setting would be an asset.
Experience working with neuro-diverse students will be an asset.NOTE:
Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the education criteria listed above will be equally considered.Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents;Willingness to learn Kaska; Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment;Ability to work as a member of a team;Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments;Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision;Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, establishing cooperative and authentic connections to support the best school experience possible;Desire and passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, school staff, First Nation education workers, and the community as a whole.Conditions of Employment Security Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to starting work;Standard First Aid Certificate or a willingness to complete within 3 months;Completion of the Educational Assistant Module by the end of the 2023/24 school year.
Additional Information Include three references along with your cover letter and resumeIf you are a permanent (indeterminate) Educational Assistant in a Yukon school, you will need to seek permission from your Superintendent to apply on this job.To chat further about the role, reach out to Lauren! Lauren Chapman , Teacher Recruitment Co ordinator *** If you have questions regarding e-recruitment or how to apply, reach out to E-recruitment! Client Support, *** Please apply by AUGUST 20 , 2024 using the following link:
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