CW26-30 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 in Invermere, BC is seeking a part-time Certified Education Assistant to support students with diverse abilities under teacher supervision. The role involves instructional support, behavior management, and using assistive technologies to facilitate curriculum access.

The position runs 26.5 hours per week, effective immediately through June 30, 2027. Experience with individualized education planning and a commitment to inclusive education are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary training in Special Education Assistant Program or related diploma.
• Experience with students with diverse abilities or disability.
• Additional training in supporting diverse abilities may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Individual Education Planning and school meetings as requested.
• Follow student safety plans and provide instructional support.
• Assist with adapting classroom materials and enable curriculum access.
• Support independence and appropriate accommodations for learners.
• Assist with delivery of medical, occupational, physical, and speech programs as prescribed.
• Supervise students on school outings and assist with community placements.
• Assist with personal care needs as outlined by health professionals.
• Work with assistive technologies and support use of devices and software.
• Contribute to a respectful, confidential environment and undertake other duties.

Skills

Diverse abilities understanding

Initiative

Teamwork

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary training in Special Education Assistant Program

Diploma in counseling, social work, child care or education

Job description

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

Certified Education Assistant.

Temporary, part-time (26.5 hr/wk)

Effective Immediately to June 30, 2027

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

For further information, please contact Don Reid, Principal, 250-342-6232.

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.