Education Assistant

Peace River North; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Ogilvie Elementary School is seeking a Certified Education Assistant to join a collaborative team providing instructional support for diverse learners. The role includes assisting teachers with program delivery, managing materials and learning centres, and ensuring student safety and wellbeing within the classroom and during activities.

The successful candidate will work under teachers and district personnel, supporting students with a range of educational, emotional and behavioural

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Education Assistant Certificate with training in ASD/FASD, complex behavioural needs, personal care, and assistive tech.
• Formal POPARD training or experience.
• Willing to maintain CPI status and pass Vulnerable Sector checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to implement educational programs and give feedback on daily work.
• Prepare instructional materials, centres and relevant displays.
• Operate computers and assistive tech and record/monitor student progress.
• Support behaviour management and safety as required by the teacher and team.
• Provide personal care and health support to students as needed.
• Attend team and professional development meetings as required.
• Support intensive behaviour intervention programs and supervise students in various settings.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Positive relationships

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Education Assistant Certificate

First Aid Level 1

CPI status maintenance

POPARD training/experience

Job description

CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Position Description: There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Robert Ogilvie Elementary School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, October 19, 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 behavioral 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

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 developmental disorders, including ASD, FASD and complex behavioural 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
• 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: Christine Todd, Administrative Officer [phone] or email [e-mail]