Education Assistant

School-District-60-Peace-River-North-2; Fort St. John; Sur place; CAD 36 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alwin Holland Elementary School seeks a Certified Education Assistant to support classroom teachers in delivering educational programs and ensuring student growth, safety, and comfort. The role involves assisting students with diverse needs, including those with learning disabilities, within classroom settings and occasional small-group pull-out support.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, participate in professional development, and help implement individualized education

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Education Assistant Certificate with training in ASD/FASD, complex behaviours.
• POPARD training or experience preferred.
• WHMIS and online safety training during probation.

Responsabilités

• Provide instructional support to implement educational programs under teacher guidance.
• Construct/locate instructional materials and learning centres.
• Operate computers, audiovisual equipment, and adaptive technology.
• Supervise students and record academic/behaviour data to assist teachers.
• Implement behaviour management plans as directed by staff.
• Provide personal care and safety assistance to students.
• Attend required team/parent/ professional development meetings.
• Support intensive behaviour interventions as needed.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.

Connaissances

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

First Aid

Formation

Grade 12 or equivalency

Education Assistant Certificate

POPARD training

WHMIS certification / safety training

Outils

Boardmaker

Apps

Description du poste

CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Position Description

There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Alwin Holland Elementary School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, November 5, 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).

Position Responsibilities

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

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

Duties to Commence

As soon as possible after closing until June 24, 2027

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 willing 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)
  • Behaviour support: 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
• WHMISCertificate 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:

Janny Lavoie, Administrative Officer [phone] or email [e-mail]

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