Education Assistant

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

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association is hiring a Certified Education Assistant for Duncan Cran Elementary School. The role supports teachers, assists with instructional materials, and provides student care and safety in a collaborative team.

The position is 4 hours per day, five days a week, with a starting salary of $26.24–$31.43 per hour based on certification. The work year is ten months with immediate commencement after closing of applications.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Education Assistant Certificate with documented training.
• POPARD training or experience.
• First Aid Level 1 may be required.
• CPI status must be maintained.
• WHMIS certificate and other online safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to implement educational programs.
• Locate and prepare instructional materials and learning centers.
• Operate classroom tech and adaptive devices.
• Monitor student progress and document data.
• Assist in behaviour management and safety.
• Provide personal care and health assistance as needed.
• Attend team and parent meetings when required.
• Support intensive behaviour interventions as needed.
• Supervise students across settings.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Flexible/adaptable

Physical ability

Positive relationships

Calm under pressure

Safety awareness

Crisis management

Behavior support

Communication

Patience

Vulnerable Sector check

Education

Education Assistant Certificate

Grade 12 or equivalency

CPI status

First Aid Level 1

POPARD training

WHMIS certificate

Criminal Records check

Tools

Augmentative communication devices

Boardmaker

Apps and software

Job description

CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Position Description:

There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Duncan Cran Elementary School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, September 21, 2026.

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:

(4) hrs per day, five (5) days per week

Commencing Salary:

$26.24-$31.43 - Based on certification

Duties to Commence:

As soon as possible after closing

Work Year Base:

Ten (10) months per year

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 AssistantCertificate, 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 toremain 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 workindependently and set priorities
• WHMISCertificate and other online safety training providedby 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 conductedby the District prior to startingemployment

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

For more information please contact: Griff Peet, Administrative Officer [phone] or email [e-mail]

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