Teaching & Learning Assistant Permanent Positions Amos Comenius Memorial School (Hopedale) J.R. Smallwood Memorial School (Wabush) Labrador Straits Academy (L’Anse Au Loup) Lake Melville School (North West River) Peacock Primary School (Happy Valley-Goose Bay) What is a TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANT? The TLA is responsible for supporting teaching and learning in an inclusive environment in the areas of planning, instruction, social emotional learning, assessment, evaluation and collection of student data. Reporting to the Principal of the school the TLA will work with the classroom teacher to: ● Assist with the planning and organization of learning experiences for students in accordance with established policies and procedures. ● Assist the classroom teacher in implementing programs and services for students including the delivery of instructional supports. ● Assist the teacher in assessing, evaluating, reporting and recording student progress. ● Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to develop supportive educational environments ● Participate as a member of school teams in meeting the needs of students. ● Maintain effective professional working relationships. Qualifications: Teacher’s Certificate Level Two (2) from the Registrar of Teacher Certification and Records at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. How to obtain this Level 2 certification: Application form Educational requirements: Completion of a minimum of 20 courses (i.e. 60 credit hours) from Memorial University (or another approved university). Courses completed in the areas of Education, Social Sciences or Psychology will be considered an asset OR; minimum Level 2 Early Childhood Educator certification from the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador. Salary: Certificate Level Two (2) of the Teachers Salary Grid; $37,476 - $45,794 per annum Once certified apply to the NLESD Website Personnel Package for Teaching and Learning Assistant Vacant Positions. For more information: Teaching and Learning Certification in NL P.O. Box 1810, Stn. B, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1E0 Telephone: (709)896-2431 / Fax: (709)896-5629 .