EDUCATION ASSISTANT with Sign Language Skills (ASL Skills) From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – "the natural place to learn" – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 25 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2600 staff and 16,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. Training and experience with supporting students in community activities, swimming and lengthy walks is desired. This is specialized work of a student assistance and teacher support nature attending to the learning needs or students requiring American Sign Language Support. The work requires considerable initiative, emotional stability, empathy and understanding of the many and varied issues these students face. Work performance is reviewed and evaluated by an administrator in terms of effective services rendered to students and staff. Training and experience with supporting students in community activities, swimming and lengthy walks is desired. Knowledge of the basic aspects of children's educational, physical, social and emotional development. Knowledge of the basic principles of educational practices, the function of support services, and the role of visual language support staff as part of an educational team. Considerable knowledge and training in the use of American Sign Language. Considerable knowledge of behaviour theories, behaviour intervention strategies, conflict resolution techniques and situational safety assessment. Considerable knowledge of the academic course content and non-academic programs as required for assigned students. Examples may include, but are not limited to: computers, iPads, computer software and Smart Boards. Working knowledge of child development. Ability to implement student Individual Educational Plan (IEP), Individual Care Plan, academic and other individual programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students with special needs. Ability to perform a variety of record keeping tasks, including the collection and monitoring of data. DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent, plus basic first aid, supplemented by a Special Education Assistant certificate, or equivalent training. Level 3 or higher. 16 per hour. At the North Vancouver School District, our values guide what we do. We support diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and schools; All candidates are required to submit to a BC Ministry Criminal Record Check and a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application;