Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Baldonnel; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Baldonnel Elementary School is seeking a Certified Education Assistant to support teachers by delivering educational programs and assisting students with diverse needs. You will help implement IEPs, prepare learning materials, and monitor progress in a classroom setting.

The role involves providing personal care and safety assistance, coordinating with district staff, and supporting behavioural interventions. A strong team mindset and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalency required.
• Willing to maintain CPI status.
• First Aid Level 1 may be required.
• Education Assistant Certificate with specified training areas.
• POPARD training or experience preferred.
• WHMIS training to be completed.
• Proven ability to stay calm in difficult situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Flexible/adaptable in new or challenging situations.
• Physical ability to keep up with active students.
• Must pass Vulnerable Sector check.
• Proof of graduation required prior to starting work.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support to implement educational programs and give feedback on daily work.
• Constructs/locates instructional materials, games, displays and learning centres.
• Operates computers and adaptive technology as needed.
• Observes and records academic and behavioural data to help teachers monitor students.
• Maintains records and files.
• Implements behaviour management as directed by teachers.
• Provides personal care and safety assistance to students.
• Attends team/parent professional development meetings as required.
• Supports programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions.
• Supervises students in classroom, gym, playground, bus loading/unloading and field trips.
• Fosters independence and positive peer interactions.
• Works as part of a collaborative team.
• May attend workshops as directed by Administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned within knowledge and skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility/adaptability

Independent work

Physical ability

Observation and reporting

Education

Grade 12 or equivalency

Willing to maintain CPI status

First Aid Level 1 certificate

Education Assistant Certificate

Formal POPARD training or experience

WHMIS training

Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check

Tools

Boardmaker

Augmentative communication devices

Apps and other software

Technology assisted programs

Job description

CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Position Description:

There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Baldonnel Elementary School.

Reporting to the site Administrative Officer(s), this position is responsible for working under the direction of the classroom teacher and various District personnel in providing care for students (training provided by appropriate medical personnel when required).

This position requires an individual to work as part of a collaborative team that provides assistance to teachers in the delivery and implementation of educational programs and services. The education programs facilitate the integration, growth, learning, safety and comfort of students with a variety of educational/emotional and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will work with special needs students, youth with learning disabilities, those on modified and alternate programs (primarily in classroom setting), as well as provide, on occasion, pull out support for individuals or small groups.

Hours of work:

(2) hrs per day, five (5) days per week - 12:45 - 2:45 pm

Duties to Commence:

As soon as possible after closing

Work Year Base:

Ten (10) months per year

Commencing Salary:

$26.24-$31.43 - Based on certification

Duties:

1. Provides instructional support to students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator and provide students with feedback for completion of daily work.
2. Constructs/locates instructional materials, games, displays and learning centres.
3. Operates computers, audiovisual and various other equipment as well as adaptive technology.
4. Supervises the students completion of education activities, as outlined in the IEP, observe and record academic and behavioural assessment data to assist teachers in the monitoring of students.
5. Copies, transcribes, types, files and maintains records.
6. Implements behaviour management of programs as determined by the teacher/resource team.
7. Provides person/health care and physical safety assistance to students.
8. Attends team/parent professional development meetings as required.
9. Assist in the implementation of programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions.
10. Supervises students as required in the classroom, gym, school, playground, loading/unloading of bus(es), community field trips.
11. Fosters student independence and appropriate peer interactions.
12. Works collaboratively as a member of a team.
13. May be required to attend specific workshops at the direction of the Administrative Officer(s).
14. Performs other job related assigned comparable duties as directed which are within the knowledge and skills required by the job description.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Grade 12 or equivalency
• Must be wiling to maintain current CPI status
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate may be required
• Education Assistant Certificate, which includes documented training in the follow areas:
  • Pervasive developmentaldisorders, including ASD, FASD and complexbehavioural needs
  • Developmental and sensory needs and disorders
  • Personal care: dressing,toileting, feeding, lifting, transferring, seizure management
  • Technology assisted programs (ie. Augmentative communication devices, Boardmaker, Apps and other software)
  • Behavioursupport: conflict resolution, anger management,nonviolent behavioural interventions, behaviour/safety/crisis/emergency plans
  • Learning challenges: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities,learning challenges

• Formal POPARD training or experience
• Proven ability to remain calm in difficult situations
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with students
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable when faced with new or challenging situations
• Physical ability to keep up with an active child
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
• Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment

Please Note: Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work

For more information please contact:

Craig Brownlee, Administrative Officer [phone] or email [e-mail]

If you require assistance with the online application process please contact Colleen Stewart at 250-262-6008 or [e-mail].

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.