Education Assistant

School-District-60-Peace-River-North-2; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Duncan Cran Elementary School in British Columbia seeks a certified Education Assistant to support teachers and students under supervision. The role involves providing care, implementing instructional activities, and assisting with learning centres and materials.

Work is 5.5 hours per day, five days per week for ten months annually, with a commencing salary of CAD 26.24–31.43 per hour based on certification.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required prior to starting work.
• Education Assistant Certificate with training in ASD/FASD and complex needs.
• Formal POPARD training or experience is preferred.
• Ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector check before starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and feedback on daily work.
• Prepare instructional materials and learning centres.
• Operate computers and AV equipment and adaptive tech.
• Monitor and record student progress and behaviour data.
• Support health care and safety needs of students as required.
• Attend team and parent meetings and assist with interventions.
• Supervise students in classroom, gym, and on field trips.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexibility

Prioritization

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Education Assistant Certificate

POPARD training

Job description

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, November 16, 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).

Hours of work

(5.5) 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 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

Contact Information

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.