CK26-43 Education Assistant

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain); Kimberley; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is accepting external applications for a Certified Education Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis (27 hr/wk).

The Education Assistant will support students under the supervision of teachers or principals, contributing to inclusive learning environments in our schools. The role includes planning participation, instructional support, behavior management, adapting materials, and using assistive technologies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Appropriate post secondary training in education support or related field.
• Certified candidates will have completed a one year Education Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IEPs and school team meetings.
• Follow student safety plans as written.
• Provide instructional and behavior management support.
• Assist in adapting classroom materials.
• Support independence with accommodations to access curriculum.
• May assist with delivery of medical, OT, PT, and speech programs.
• Supervise students on outings when needed.
• Assist with community work placements for students with special needs.
• Assist students with personal care needs as outlined by health professionals.
• Work with assistive technologies (e.g., MS 365 features, Kurzweil, Clicker 5, Co-Writer, Dragon).
• Support learners to participate in large group activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy for diverse learners

Ability to work with limited supervis­

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Conflict de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary training in special education/education support

Certificate in Education Assistant program (or related counselling/child care)

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.

Permanent, part-time (27 hr/wk)

Effective Immediately

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

• 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

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.