Education Assistant

School District 50 Haida Gwaii; Masset; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 invites applications for a Temporary Education Assistant at Daaxiigan S ḵ 'adáa Née K-12 School. The position is 20 hours per week with a September 8, 2026 start date and runs to the full return of the incumbent or no later than June 25, 2027.

Salary is $34.74 per hour, plus a certification premium of $1.00 where applicable. The Education Assistant supports students and materials under the supervision of the Principal and teachers, with

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with 1–2 years of Special Education training.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience.
• Ability to work with a student in an instructional setting.
• Courtesy and tact in interactions with internal contacts.
• Judgement in applying rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques desirable.
• Basic skills in computer operations.
• Operate equipment such as photocopying machines and audiovisual equipment.
• Recognize and respect the confidential nature of student-related information.
• Understanding of local Indigenous history and culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist with students and preparation of teaching materials.
• Work under the supervision of the Principal and take direction from individual teachers.

Skills

Communication

Courtesy & tact

Judgement

Behaviour management

Computer basics

Equipment operation

Confidentiality

Indigenous culture awareness

Education

Grade 12 + Special Education training

Job description

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

TEMPORARY EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Daaxiigan S ḵ 'adáa Née K-12 School

START DATE: September 8, 2026 to the full return of the incumbent or no later than June 25, 2027.

SALARY: $34.74 per hour, plus a certification premium of $1.00 when applicable.

HOURS OF WORK: Twenty (20) hours per week

The Education Assistant performs a variety of duties related to working with students and the preparation of teaching materials. This position works under the supervision of the Principal and will in the course of duties take direction from individual teachers.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation supplemented by one to two years of formal training in Special Education.
• Over six months to one year related experience.
• Ability to work with a student in an instructional setting.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the exploration and discussion of information with internal contacts.
• Ability to use judgement in applying rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and task analysis techniques desirable.
• Basic skills in computer operations.
• Operate equipment such as photocopying machines, audiovisual equipment, laminator and binding machine.
• Recognize and respect the confidential nature of all information related to students, parents and staff.
• An understanding of local Indigenous history and culture as well as contemporary Indigenous issues.

For a full list of qualifications and typical duties, please consult the Handbook of CUPE Job Descriptions on the District website,.

If no qualified applicants are identified, the position may be filled on a temporary basis with a candidate who may lack some of the minimum qualifications.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and/or other Indigenous ancestry who have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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