Support Assistant

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Lutselk'e, NT.

Department Information

The South Slave Divisional Education Council (SSDEC) is the governing education body for the South Slave Division as legislated under the Education Act. Established as a corporation at arm’s length from the Territorial Government, the SSDEC consists of one member selected from each of the five locally elected District Education Authorities (DEAs) that represent the communities of Fort Smith, Fort Resolution, Hay River, Lutsel K’e and K'atlodeeche. The SSDEC serves approximately 1300 students in eight schools, is responsible for a staff of approximately 185 administrators, teachers and support staff and a budget of over 25 million. The Superintendent and staff of the SSDEC provide professional advice; educational, administrative, technical and financial services; monitoring and support and assistance to the SSDEC, community-based DEAs and their secretary treasurers, school administrators and staff, stakeholders, members of the public, and particularly, students and their families in order to ensure the delivery of quality educational programs and services within the division.

Job Information

The Support Assistant (SA) delivers appropriate and general learning programs and activities based on students' needs in order to ensure students have an opportunity for a successful learning experience. The SA assists with preparing specialized learning activities including Individualized Education Plans for special needs/additional needs students. The incumbent will prepare reports in consultation with the supervisor(s) concerning student achievements and limitations and communicate with parents in order to provide a realistic perspective on the abilities of each student. In addition, the SA will participate in supervisory and extra-curricular activities in order to provide opportunities for all students to become active in cultural, sport and other activities and events.

The SA must have the ability to provide instruction in core academic subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) to special needs/additional needs students in a wide range of grade levels. The incumbent requires knowledge of the goals, objectives and operations of the school and the DEA as well as the local people and culture. The SA must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, effective verbal and listening communication skills, conflict management and resolution skills, and the ability to write and maintain accurate student records.

To be considered for this role, you must have the completion of Grade 12 combined with related training in working with special needs students and experience in an educational environment.

GNWT Inquiries

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Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

195 MCDOUGAL ROAD

BOX 876

FORT SMITH, NT  X0E 0P0

Tel (867) 872-8242

Fax (867) 872-3298

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a Term to August 2027.

Part-time position

This Job opening position is 30 hours per week, six hours per day.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28147

Closing Date: - August 18, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour (approximately $59,124.00 per annum) plus Northern Allowance of $11.63 per hour.

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