CW26-02 Casual Education Assistant

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain); Kitsumkaylum 1; On-site; CAD 35,413 - 50,438; Part time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is seeking Casual Education Assistants to support students in the Windermere Zone. Work involves instructional and behavioral support, with emphasis on inclusion and collaboration with teachers and the school team.

The role requires the ability to follow safety plans, adapt materials, and assist with assistive technologies and various therapies as prescribed. Training and background in special education are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates genuine interest in students with diverse abilities and disability.
• Experience with individualized planning and collaborative teams helpful.
• Ability to follow safety plans and maintain confidentiality.
• Post-secondary training in education support is valued.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, IEPs, and school team meetings as requested.
• Follow student safety plans and document progress with accuracy.
• Provide instructional and behavior support and help with records.
• Assist in adapting classroom materials and access curriculum.

Skills

Diversity of abilities understanding

Initiative

Behavior management

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Education Assistant program or related diploma

Certificate in counselling/social work/early childhood education

Tools

Kurzweil

Clicker 5

Co-Writer

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Job description

Overview

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is now accepting applications for Casual Education Assistants in the Windermere Zone. The Education Assistant is a member of a school or district team, and 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 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 Human Resources, 250-342-9243 or [e-mail]. Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you are qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application (including at least two references who have supervised you).

Thank you for your interest in School District 6. Please note, only candidates moving forward in this process will be contacted for an interview.

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.