Classroom Assistant

Description:

Skills and Qualifications
Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:

demonstrated experience working with students who are deaf and may have other emotional and behavioural disorders;

demonstrated experience implementing academic and prescribed behaviour management programs in the classroom;

knowledge of education terms and strategies as they relate to students with behavioural and educational exceptionalities

knowledge of child development and an understanding of caring for children with special needs;

excellent communications skills, written English and American Sign Language (ASL) (or willingness to learn) to communicate effectively with students and staff;

knowledge of relevant legislation /policies /procedures /guidelines/practices that address student care and safety;

excellent analytical, problem solving and observation skills to identify students' needs/difficulties;

ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;

ability and willingness to assist special needs students as required.