Autism & Behavioral Support Worker

The Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School is looking for a full-time Autism and Behavioural Support Worker for the 2024 – 2025 school year. This person will be working one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum.

We are a band-operated Independent School that enrols 120 students from Preschool to Grade 7. We use a trauma-informed practice to support our vision and embed traditional culture and language into curriculum planning, daily lessons, and yearly celebrations.

Qualifications:

•Minimum grade 12 diploma

•Child and Youth Care Degree or Education Assistant is an asset

•Training or experience working with children with autism

•Training or experience working with children with challenging behaviours

•Able to complete criminal record check

•Valid drivers license and vehicle for transportation

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

•Develop and maintain a warm, caring, positive, and responsive relationship with children

•Maintain a positive, professional, respectful attitude

•Develop and maintain consistent routines with indiv iduals requiring support

•Be a team player and able to be flexible in duties

•Maintain strict confidentiality

•Physically carry out the duties of the position

•Organize and communicate effectively with support team

•Work with a team to develop and implement individualized programs

Responsibilities:

•Support student during in-class and out of class activities

•Promote a positive and healthy environment for achieving educational, social, and recreational goals while focusing on daily life skills development

•Support student to participate fully in various classroom settings

•Work on specific educational goals to assist with student inclusion in various classroom settings

•Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions

•Contribute to a positive school culture

•Work under the supervision of the administrative team and classroom teacher

•Potentially flexible hours

Position is open until a suitable candidate is hired. Send your resume to Mr. Reed Allen.  Only short-listed candidates be contacted for an interview. Please e-mail resumes with cover letter, supporting documents, and references to: rallen@gwanak.bc.ca