administrative assistant
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Primary Learning Support Assistant
Posted on March 28, 2024
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St. John's School
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Primary Learning Support AssistantPosition Purpose & Overview<p>The Learning Support Assistant will be responsible for effective planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities, learning engagements and modified instruction that is provided to primary student(s). This position will be working with primary-aged students.Key Responsibilities<p>Supporting Students <p> Develop a clear understanding of the students' learning needs to be able to support them within the school; including by reading and interpreting psych ed reports and other medical documentation, interviewing students and speaking with parents and teachers regularly. <p> Work with the LSC to develop realistic, measurable goals for identified students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or Student Support Plans (SSPs) to aid with academic and overall well being; by working with students in crisis on a walk in basis and following up with internal and external professionals; also supporting ongoing non-academic issues. <p> Contribute to, and edit, students IEP/SSP documents to maintain evidence of development and progress with individual goals and overall academics and well being; including reviewing teacher reports/comments to generate LRC term comments. <p> Coordinate 1:1 weekly/bi-weekly meetings with students to determine academic progress, homework or assessments, updates any goals or skills being used on the IEP/SSP. <p> Attend classrooms to directly support students through: <p> Clarifying and explaining instructions or tasks to ensure they are understood by students. <p> Assisting students in their weaker areas (eg: language, reading, math, focus, fine motor skills, etc.) <p> Meeting physical needs of students while, as required, while fostering independence. <p> Supporting students to familiarize and make use of accommodations to support their learning. <p> Facilitating small group work to enhance the students academic, behavioural, and social skills. <p> Monitoring students social-emotional development and implement strategies, as required, to ensure positive social-emotional growth; liaise with LSC or counsellor as required. <p> Ensuring students physical safety. <p> Assisting students to prepare for upcoming assessments through practice, use of tools, use of accommodations, etc. <p> Adapt learning materials to students needs. <p> Keep track of and reflect on students progress. Supporting Teachers <p> Liaise with teachers responsible for students to ensure appropriate implementation of accommodations and strategies to enhance learning and well-being. <p> Attends, and as needed conduct, meetings specific to students who the LSA is directly responsible for <p> Develop/adapt appropriate resources and materials to support students in the classroom (in accordance with limitation of the MYP/DP) <p> Support LSC in designing curriculum modifications for specific students <p> Educate and support teachers understanding of various learner profiles and strategies for student support; individually, at meetings and in house Pro D sessions <p> Work collaboratively with primary teachers to communicate assessment and evaluation strategies <p> Assists teachers in the planning and implementation of individualized and/or group behaviour programs in specialized or integrated settings, such as regular or resource classroomsOther Responsibilities <p> Liaise with parents of students with IEPs/SSPs (with communication/knowledge of LSC). <p> Invigilate assessments including the provision of accommodations for students with IEP/SSPs. <p> Attends staff meetin
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LocationVancouver, BC
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employment
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
ApplyToEducation
#2764053
Advertised until
2024-05-27
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