CW26-36 Education Assistant

School District #6 (Rocky Mountain); Invermere; 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. The position runs 29 hours per week from October 26, 2026 to December 11, 2026, under supervision of teachers and principals.

Duties include instructional support, behavior management, and classroom material adaptation. Responsibilities cover collaboration in planning, safety planning, and assisting with assistive technologies and community work placements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary training in Special Education Assistant or related field.
• Experience with students with diverse abilities.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Individual Educational Planning and school team meetings.
• Provide instructional and behavior management support.
• Assist in adapting classroom materials.
• Support student independence and use of accommodations.
• With appropriate training, assist with medical and therapy programs.

Skills

Empathy for diverse learners

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School Diploma

Special Education Assistant program

Counselling / social work / early childhood ed

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

Temporary , P art-time ( 29 hr/wk)

Effective October 26, 2026 to December 11, 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

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.