CK26-33 Education Assistant

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain); Kimberley; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is accepting external applications for a Certified Education Assistant on a temporary, part-time basis (16.5 hours per week) from September 8 to October 9, 2026.

The Education Assistant will support students under supervision of a Teacher or Principal, contributing to inclusive education as outlined by district policy. Duties include participation in planning meetings, following safety plans, providing instructional and behavioral support, assisting with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary training in Special Education Assistant, counseling, social work, child care or education.
• Certified candidates may have completed a one year Education Assistant Program.
• Experience with diverse abilities or disability and crisis interventions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and meetings relevant to the student(s).
• Follow all student safety plans as written.
• Provide instructional and behavior support and documentation.
• Adapt classroom materials as directed.
• Support independence with appropriate accommodations.
• Assist with delivery of therapies and sessions as prescribed.
• Supervise students on outings as needed.
• Support community work placements for students with identified needs.
• Assist with personal care needs under health professional guidance.
• Use assistive technologies and software to support learning.
• Promote independence for all learners while working with large groups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Adaptability

Initiative

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary training in education/related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 accessibility features

Kurzweil

Clicker 5

Co-Writer

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Job description

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is now accepting external applications for:

Certified Education Assistant

Temporary, part-time (16.5 hr/wk)

Effective September 8 to October 9, 2026

The Education Assistant is a member of a school or district team, and who participates in the development and delivery of support services to individuals or small group(s) of students under the supervision of a Teacher or Principal and in a manner that reflects the District's policy regarding inclusion.

Duties

Since the nature of employment for every Education Assistant varies with the unique needs of students, specific duties will be assigned by the Principal or District Administrator. These duties may include:

• 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.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in and understanding of students with diverse abilities and disability.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision and/or within a complex team environment.
• Demonstrates an ability to manage personal behaviour in order to influence a positive outcome and de-escalated distress.
• Demonstrates a high level of adaptability and responsibility.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a flexible and co-operative manner.
• Provide proactive, trauma-informed care while modelling respect and empathy.

Training and Experience

• 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. Non-certified may include certificate or diploma in counselling, social work or early childhood education.
• Successful experience working with students with diverse abilities or disability, including low arousal or non-violent crisis intervention.
• Additional training in supporting students with diverse abilities or disability may be required.

Rate of Pay

As per the Collective Agreement 440

$31.16/hr certified Education Assistant

$27.40/hr non-certified Education Assistant

For further information, please contact Dan Clark, Principal, 250-427-2255.

In order to comply with the 20 hours per week minimum requirement, this position will be offered to applicants who can combine this role with another position.

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc Nations. We honour the cultures, languages and First Nations people of these territories.