Academic Instructional Assistant FTE

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We are currently accepting applications Academic Instructional Assistant. Under the supervision of the Principal/Vice Principal and the direction of the classroom teacher inclusive of special education, co-op and/or guidance teacher, the Academic Instructional Assistant supports teachers with assessment by monitoring, tracking, and recording day school lessons, digital lessons, correspondence lessons and PLAR lessons. The Academic Instructional Assistant also provides ongoing feedback (through lesson assessments, observations and interactions with learners) to the classroom teacher or continuing education teacher who is responsible for the summative evaluation of the learners.

The Instructional Assistant must be flexible, collaborative and work as a team of educators.

This position is covered under the UCDSB/CUPE collective agreement. For more information on employment information such as entitlements, pay, staffing, job protection, union security and dues information under the agreement please  to view it on our external website.

• Possesses a university degree in the required discipline.
• Related employment or volunteer experience in teaching, youth counseling or social work is an asset.
• An Adult Education Certificate would be considered an asset.
• Current behavioural management system (BMS) training (or equivalent) is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

• Demonstrated success in working with youth
• Demonstrated effective ongoing and professional communication with students
• Understanding of the role assessment plays in guiding learners’ efforts towards improvement.
• Ability to develop a capacity to work with expectations and related standards of achievement.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication, listening and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally and socially diverse student population and handle stressful situations in a professional and respectful manner using tact, discretion and good judgement.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and act as a team player
• Ability to accommodate as they arise in support of individual student learning (e.g. adjusting the physical space, bringing together a group for learning).
• Demonstrated ability to respect and maintain confidentiality of information
• Basic proficiency in computer applications such as: software applications, word processing, database spreadsheet. Intermediate proficiency in e-mail and Internet applications.

• Supports teachers with assessment by monitoring, tracking, and recording progress/completion of learning tasks, correspondence lessons, and provides ongoing feedback (through lesson assessments, observations and interactions with learners) to the classroom teacher or continuing education teacher who is responsible for the summative evaluation of the learners.
• Tutors individual students encountering difficulties with the learning materials, adapts learning tasks (i.e. assignments) in consultation with teaching staff to meet individual student needs.
• Provides on-going and descriptive feedback to learners
• Conveys information to students regarding classroom behavior as established by the teacher and school administration
• Documents student learning accomplishments, productivity, attendance and behaviour as required by teacher and school administration
• Reinforces and assists learners to develop positive attitudes towards education and appreciation of lifelong learning
• Participates in student case conference meeting with the educational team; time to time with agency stakeholders (e.g. community partners)
• Implements administrative directives to ensure compliance with school procedures, rules and regulations.
• As part of a collaborative team, provides information and commentary on school improvement plans to both the teacher and school administration team
• Works as part of the educational team to identify short and long-term goals
• Supervises students as directed and coordinated by the Principal/Vice Principal and/or their designate.
• Supports teachers in maintaining a safe and respectful environment in alignment with the UCDSB student code of conduct.
• Attends professional development activities provided by the School Board
• Depending on specific school…