CW26-09 Education Assistant

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

Job summary

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is seeking an external candidate for a Permanent, part-time Certified Education Assistant position (29 hr/wk) effective immediately.

You will join a school team to deliver targeted support services under the supervision of a Teacher or Principal, aligned with district inclusion policies. The role involves instructional support, behavior management, and record keeping; with appropriate training, you'll assist with medical, occupational therapy, physical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and post-secondary training in Education Assistant or related field.
• Certified candidates have completed a one‑year Education Assistant program; non-certified may include relevant diplomas.
• Experience supporting students with diverse abilities and implementing safety plans.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IEPs, team meetings, and parent events as requested.
• Provide instructional and behavior support and maintain records.
• Assist in adapting classroom materials and support student independence with accommodations.
• With training, assist in delivery of medical, OT/PT, and speech programs.
• Supervise students on outings and support community placements as needed.

Skills

Student support

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School Diploma

Education Assistant Program / diploma

Counselling / social work / education background

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 (29 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 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 Heather English, Principal, 250-342-9213.

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.