Online Educational Assistant

Sask DLC•Swift Current, SK

8d•CA$23 - CA$26•Onsite

About The Position

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) is seeking a permanent, part-time Online Educational Assistant to provide support services that help students achieve their academic, social, physical, and personal potential. This role focuses on aiding students with intensive needs by offering support for life skills development, academic assistance, communication, and behavioral support within an online environment, as directed by teachers. The position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, considerable experience with relevant technology, an understanding of online learning challenges, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Successful completion of an Educational Assistant Certificate or Diploma in combination with work experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Advanced computer skills and experience using a variety of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Clevr, etc.).
The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and proficiently complete multiple tasks while dealing with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines.
An energetic team player whom tactfully and respectfully supports students and colleagues to promote a positive work environment.
Satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with individuals with learning or cognitive challenges.
Post-secondary education in a related field, such as an Educational Assistant Certificate.

Responsibilities

Work independently in an online delivery model.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including an ability to establish rapport.
Maintain a calm demeanor and work collaboratively as a team.
Demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills.
Orient new students to classroom procedures and expectations, logging in, and how online learning works within their classroom environment.
Model expectations and best practices for online learners, including having cameras on during meetings.
Demonstrate an ability to adapt to the changing needs of students.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of diverse learning supports.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and strategies to effectively support the needs of students.
Work as a collaborative member of a team that may include Classroom teachers, Student Support Teachers, Student Support Consultant, Principal and/or other professional staff.
Provide assistance in the delivery and implementation of educational programs and services that facilitate the integration, growth, learning, safety and comfort of students with additional instruction and intensive needs.
Maintain up to date and accurate student records by documenting daily progress on targeted goals for individual student plans across multiple platforms.
Support student achievement by implementing teacher direction and working virtually to assist students in whole-class settings, one-on-one, and in small groups.
Provide support for students with special needs, learning disabilities, special programming requirements, and health or behaviour-related challenges.
Encourage students to communicate with their teachers and stay on task.
Demonstrate empathy when checking in and providing support for students while also celebrating and acknowledging success.
Participate in parent-student-teacher meetings when requested.
Coordinate, organize or schedule, and proctor exams.
Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the Campus Principal or Vice-Principal and/or assigned Student Support Teacher.