C2425/212 Education Assistant

St. Clement's School; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Education Assistant to support students with diverse needs. This role involves implementing Individual Education Plans, providing direct classroom support, and assisting students in developing essential life skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure each student's academic, social, and emotional growth. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of students. If you are passionate about education and helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and relevant certifications required.
• One year of related experience in a supervised environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement Individual Education Plans and assist with classroom support.
• Monitor and support students' behavior in various settings.

Skills

Alternative Communication Strategies

Behaviour Intervention

Crisis Intervention

Student Advocacy

Life Skills Training

Education

Grade 12

Education Assistant Certificate

Community Support Worker Certificate

Tools

Computers

Specialized Equipment

Job description

Job Posting: Posting Detail

Posting: C2425/212 Description: Education Assistant Start Date: Apr 14, 2025 End Date: June 26, 2025

Posting Date: Apr 3, 2025 Closing Date: Apr 9, 2025 – 4:00pm

Location: Keating Elementary

Position: Education Assistant

Assignment Type: Temporary

Hours: 16.5

DUTIES

• Implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by assisting the team with planning, researching, adapting and collecting materials.
• Provides direct educational classroom support to students in various classrooms.
• Participates as a member of the School Based Team to plan for, implement and evaluate the social, emotional, physical and academic needs of students.
• Collects student learning and behavioural data (e.g., records, reports, plans, including functional assessment data).
• Assists students during dysregulation using non-violent crisis intervention strategies.
• Monitors and supports students' behaviour during daily arrival, class changes, dismissal, in lunchroom and playground, and on field trips and in a variety of settings in the community.
• Assists school and district staff in evaluating students for social, emotional, physical and academic progress.
• Observes, monitors and documents health, behavioural and academic changes/progress of student(s), emotional, physical and academic needs.
• Assists students in carrying out programs as set out by District Staff (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist and Psychologist).
• Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction.
• Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to students using specialized equipment and resources (e.g., computers, F.M., switches, communication boards, basic sign language, oral interpretive skills); troubleshoots and programs such equipment.
• Provides information to appropriate staff regarding student specific program needs (e.g., safety, health, academic, emotional and social needs).
• Dispenses medications and carries out procedures as outlined in the health care plan or the Medication Administration Form.
• Acts as an advocate for student(s) and assists with communication.
• Advises supervisor of any unusual student comments or behaviour patterns.
• Supports students in the development of self-esteem, personal skills, hobbies and interests.
• Provides life skills training (e.g., hygiene, cooking, shopping, banking, working).
• Provides support with mobility, lifts and transfers, and personal care (e.g., toileting, menses, clothing, catheterization, oral and tube feeds, diapers).
• Assists with the behavior support of students (e.g., clarify expected behaviour, support self-regulation, develop social skills).
• Monitors student work and assists students with work completion.
• Monitors class/students when teacher is out of the room for short periods of time.
• Transports and supports student(s) at community-based activities.
• Organizes and monitors the safe arrival, departure and emergency evacuation and care of students by maintaining site, road and traffic safety procedures.
• Provides preventative and emergency response care for students as outlined in the Health Care Plan (e.g., seizures, choking, other health problems).
• Compiles information and materials for meetings with parents and school/district staff and participates in same.
• Follows District Policy and Procedures related to privacy and confidentiality.
• Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12.
• Education Assistant and Community Support Worker Certificate, or equivalent.
• One year related experience in a supervised work environment.
• Specialized relevant skills (e.g., POPARD Intro to ASD, Behaviour Support, Non-Violent Intervention, Basic Sign Language).
• Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License (where transportation of students is required).
• Working knowledge of computer software and hardware.
• Demonstrated use of alternative communication strategies and effective behaviour intervention.
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

DATE: January 2022