CK26-36 Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is seeking a Part-time Certified Education Assistant to support students with diverse needs in a school setting from Sept 21 to Nov 20, 2026.

Duties include instructional support, behaviour management, and assisting with medical and therapy programs as prescribed by professionals. The role involves collaboration with teachers and district staff, adherence to safety plans, and participation in IEP-related activities, with an emphasis on inclusive practices and

Qualifications

• Demonstrates genuine interest in and understanding of students with diverse abilities and disability.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and/or within a complex team environment.
• Ability to manage personal behaviour to influence positive outcomes and de-escalate distress.
• High adaptability and responsibility.
• Effective interpersonal skills and flexible, cooperative approach.
• Provide trauma-informed care with respect and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Participating in Individual Educational Planning and school team meetings as requested.
• Follow all student safety plans and support with classroom activities.
• Provide instructional, behaviour management and record-keeping support.
• Assist in adapting classroom materials.
• Support student independence using appropriate accommodations.
• With training, assist with delivery of medical, occupational, physical, and speech therapies as prescribed.
• May supervise students on school outings.
• Assist with development and maintenance of community work placements for students with special needs.
• Assist students with personal care needs as outlined by health professionals.
• Utilize assistive technologies (Microsoft 365 accessibility features, Kurzweil, Clicker 5, Co-Writer, Dragon Naturally Speaking, etc.).
• Promote independence for all learners and support group activities in the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all staff/student information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Certified Education Assistant

Temporary, part-time ( 26.5 hr/wk)

Effective September 21 to November 20, 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.

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

$31.16/hr certified Education Assistant

$27.40/hr non-certified Education Assistant

For further information, please contact Stacy Decosse, Principal, 250-427-2241.

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.