Tutor Escort

Department:                   Education

Classification/Level:      Grid 9 A - Lakeview School Grid

Employment Status:      Term / Full-Time

Reporting Relationship

The Tutor Escort will work under the direction of the School Principal.

Position Summary

The Tutor Escort is responsible for the provision of classroom support and one-to-one instruction where applicable.

Essential Functions

Assist student(s) with lessons under direct supervision of classroom teacher

Monitor and report to classroom teacher on student progress

Assist in preparation of learning materials and learning environment

Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centre and on field trips.

Assist special needs students with mobility, communication, and personal hygiene

Prepare classroom displays and bulletin boards

Assist the teacher in the operation office equipment (i.e., computers, tape recorders and photocopier, etc.)

Carry out behaviour modification, personal development, and other therapeutic programs under supervision of professionals such as special education instructors, speech, and language pathologists

Monitor students during recesses and lunch breaks

May assist with preparing tests and worksheets

Interact effectively with students

Assist in school library or office other areas as assigned by Classroom Teacher and the School Principal

Assist in instructing of students in the Ojibwe language and provide related programming where applicable

Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred:

College Diploma in related field of education or equivalent or social services with a minimum of two (2) years’ work/volunteer related experience with the completion of secondary school or equivalent

Minimum:

College Diploma in a related field of study or five (5) years’ work experience in related field

Other:

Good rapport with young people

Good interpersonal skills, dependable, reliable and willingness to work in cooperation within a strong team environment

Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history, and customs of the Anishnaabe

Understanding and fluency in Anishinabemowin is a strong asset; or must be willingness to learn

First Aid Certificate and CPR would be an asset

Police VSS requirement upon hire

CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate, and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to alcohol, drugs, assault, violence, and theft. The CRC and VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an Original.

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:

Tutor Escort
[email protected]
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)