District Overview
Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.
Job Posting: Posting Detail
Posting:
C2021/166
Description:
Communications Facilitator-EA
Start Date:
04-Jan-2021
End Date:
25-Jun-2021
Posting Date:
12-Nov-2020
Closing Date:
26-Nov-202016:00
Location
Position
Assignment Type
Hours
Parkland Secondary
Education Assistant
Temporary
29.0000
REVISED and REPOSTED
Please note: This position is subject to review and rating by the Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC) and the hourly rate of pay may go up or down
Current Shift:8:20am- 3:10pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. 8:20 - 2:00 Wednesday and Friday
(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)
10 months per year while regular classes are in session
Pay Rate:$23.72
(any continuing employee awarded a temporary position will receive the continuing rate of pay for the position)
This position is NOT entitled to collaboration time as outlined in the 2019-2022 Letter of Understanding - Support Staff Learning Improvement Fund.
End Date:June 25, 2021
JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASSIFICATION POSITION
School Support Worker Communications Facilitator/ Education Assistant - Learning Services - 114
SUMMARY
Under the overall direction of the Director of Learning Services and the day-to-day direction of the School Administrator, facilitates communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and teacher and peers. The Communication Facilitator will also perform the duties of a Job 51 – Education Assistant when not required to work as a Job 114.
DUTIES
Implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by assisting the team with planning, researching, modifying and collecting materials
Attends to the communication needs of the student
Provides communication access for students by converting spoken language into a meaning-for- meaning transcript, using specialized software; ie. TypeWellon a laptop computer that is simultaneously viewed by the student on a second computer
Prepares for communication facilitation (familiarization with vocabulary and concepts) and other duties as determined by the teacher
Provides direct educational classroom support to students in various classrooms
Participates as a member of the School Based Team to plan for, implement and evaluate the
social, emotional, physical and academic needs of students
Collects student learning and behavioural data (records, reports, plans)
Assists students during emotional outbursts using non-violent crisis intervention strategies
Monitors students’ behaviour during daily arrival, class changes, dismissal and in lunchroom and playground
Assists professional staff in evaluating students for social, emotional, physical and academic progress
Observes, monitors and documents health, behavioural and academic changes/progress of student(s) as directed by professional staff
Assists students in carrying out programs as set out by consultants (e.g. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist and Psychologist)
Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction
Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to students using specialized equipment and resources (e.g. computers, F.M., switches, communication boards, sign language, braille, oral interpretive skills); troubleshoots and programs such equipment
Provides information to relevant staff regarding student specific program needs (e.g. safety, health, academic, emotional and social needs)
Dispenses medications and carries out procedures in health care plan as set out in health care plan
Acts as an advocate for student(s) and assists with communication, advises supervisor of any unusual comments or behaviour patterns
Supports students in the development of self-esteem, personal skills, hobbies and interests
Provides life skills training (e.g. hygiene, cooking, shopping, banking, working)
Provides personal care (e.g. toileting, menses, clothing, catheterizes, oral and tube feeds, diapers, mobility, lifts and transfers
Assists with the behaviour management of students (e.g. clarify appropriate behaviour, develop social skills)
Marks student work and assists students with corrections
Monitors class/students when teacher is out of the room; monitors student peer helpers
Transports and monitors student(s) at community-based activities
Organizes and monitors the safe arrival, departure and emergency evacuation and care of students by maintaining site, road and traffic safety procedures
Provides preventative and emergency response care for students(e.g. seizures, choking, other health problems)
Compiles information and materials for meetings with parents and relevant personnel and participates in same
- Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job
description.
QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 12
Community Support Worker Certificate, or equivalent
Typewell Transcriber certified (6 week (35-60 hour) part-time online program)
Must type a minimum of 60 wpm without errors
One (1) year experience working with children/students with special needs with a minimum of 6 months working with children/students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHOH)
Six (6) months of transcribing experience
Working knowledge of FM equipment, hearing aids and other technology used with DHOH students
Working knowledge of MS Office and Google applications
Proficiency in operating a laptop computer and other peripheral equipment
Ability to keyboard for extended period of time (up to 1 hour) without a break.
Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate
Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License (where transportation of students is required)
Working knowledge of computer software and hardware
Demonstrated use of alternative communication strategies and effective behaviour intervention
- Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
DESIREABLE SKILLS
Ability to listen attentively with accuracy for detail
Ability to maintain focus on information processing for extended periods of time
Ability to interpret messages by conveying the content and spirit of what is being said, using language most readily understood by the student
Ability to work effectively with hearing and non-hearing individuals through verbal and written communication skills
Ability to facilitate the inclusion of students who are deaf and hard of hearing into the regular classroom and school environment
Ability to understand and work with curriculum at the appropriate grade level
DATE
June 2019
To Apply
To apply please send your application to hr_cupe@saanichschools.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.