Certified Education Assistant - Inclusive Learning (PT)

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain); Kimberley; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is accepting external applications for a Certified Education Assistant. The role is temporary, part-time (26.5 hours/week), effective immediately through October 2, 2026.

The Education Assistant supports students under the supervision of teaching staff, participating in planning and delivering inclusive services. Responsibilities include instructional and behavioral support, adapting materials, assisting with medical and therapy deliveries as prescribed, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Appropriate post secondary training (i.e. Special Education Assistant Program or a diploma in counseling, social work, child care or education). Certified candidates will have completed a one year certificate of Education Assistant Program.
• Successful experience working with students with diverse abilities or disability, including low arousal or non-violent crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Participating in Individual Educational Planning, school based team meetings, parent meetings, Open Houses, etc., which are relevant to the student(s) with whom they are directly involved as requested.
• Follow all student safety plans as written.
• Providing instructional support, behavior management support and record keeping support (i.e. home/school communication book, journals, charting and observations, etc.) as directed.
• Assisting in adapting classroom materials.
• Support student independence in use of appropriate accommodations to access curriculum.
• With appropriate training, may assist with delivery of medical procedures, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech programs as prescribed by professionals.
• May supervise students on school outings.
• Assisting with development and maintenance of community work experience placements for students with identified special needs.
• Assisting students with personal care needs (i.e. toileting, dressing, eating, mobility, communicating and facilitating participation in activities) as outlined by health professionals (i.e. OP, PT, Nursing Support Services).
• Working with assistive technologies, including computers, peripherals and a variety of software applications (i.e. Microsoft 365 accessibility features, Kurzweil, Clicker 5, Co-Writer, Dragon Naturally Speaking, or others as identified by the school-based team).
• Actively support independence for all learners.
• Supporting all students in completion of teacher-designed and directed activity with a large group in a classroom.
• Behaving in a manner that respects the sensitivity and confidentiality of all information related to staff and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Special Education Assistant Program

Counseling/Child care education

Job description

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is accepting external applications for a Certified Education Assistant. The role is temporary, part-time (26.5 hours/week), effective immediately through October 2, 2026.

The Education Assistant supports students under the supervision of teaching staff, participating in planning and delivering inclusive services. Responsibilities include instructional and behavioral support, adapting materials, assisting with medical and therapy deliveries as prescribed, and