Elementary School Learning Support Instructional Assistant
2023-2024 School Year
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Job Description
The Elementary School Learning Support Instructional Assistant will support the daily activities, planning, and supervision of students in the classroom, under the guidance and supervision of the Learning Support team. Learning Support Instructional Assistants are responsible for safeguarding students and agree to abide by all child protection policies and procedures, and agree to participate in all child protection training as mandated by the School.
Primary Responsibilities
? Assist LSS teachers when requested in daily classroom activity planning and supervision
? Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills as designed and prescribed by the LSS teachers
? Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the LSS teacher
? Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children in a variety of settings
? Assist with large group activities in the classroom and supervision of children during recess and play period
? Participate in in-service training programs as assigned
? Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers
Schoolwide Responsibilities:
? Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
? Model ASD ‘Core Values’ in interactions with the school community
? Represent the skills and attitudes of global citizenship, antiracism and intercultural sensitivity and proactivity
? Eager and willing to work in a collaborative team environment
? Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development
? Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a professional manner
? Take on other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Required Qualifications:
? Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
? Exceptional English speaking skills
? The ability to inspire children
? Excellent knowledge of the relevant subject(s)
? Excellent classroom control
? A good sense of humor
? A clearly visible love for children
? Full understanding and support of the school's philosophy
Terms of Employment
This position is classified as a non-sponsored support staff position and reports to the Director of Student Services. The candidate must provide an NOC from their visa sponsor stating that he or she is permitted to work at ASD. General working hours are from 7:45 am - 3:45 pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:45 am - 12:45 pm (on site) & 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm (flexible/remote) on Fridays. In some cases, flexibility with work hours is requested to meet the needs of the role. This position stipulates up to 186 working days.
ASD is deeply committed to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare. Background checks will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.
