Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Masset; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 is seeking a Regular Education Assistant to support students and prepare teaching materials. The role reports to the Principal and collaborates with individual teachers to implement instructional plans.

The position requires Grade 12 with Special Education training, 6 months to 1 year of related experience, and knowledge of Indigenous culture. 20 hours per week with competitive hourly pay and potential certification premium.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation with 1–2 years formal training in Special Education.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience.
• Ability to work with a student in an instructional setting.
• Use courtesy and tact in discussing information with internal contacts.
• Use judgement in applying rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and task analysis desirable.
• Basic skills in computer operations.
• Operate photocopying machines, audiovisual equipment, laminator and binding machine.
• Respect the confidential nature of information related to students, parents and staff.
• Understanding of local Indigenous history and culture and contemporary Indigenous issues.

Responsibilities

• The Education Assistant performs duties related to working with students and preparing teaching materials.
• This position works under the supervision of the Principal and takes direction from individual teachers.

Skills

Student support

Courtesy & tact

Judgement

Behaviour management

Task analysis

Computer basics

Copy/AV equipment operation

Confidentiality

Indigenous culture knowledge

Education

Grade 12 + Special Education training

Job description

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

REGULAR EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Daaxiigan S ḵ 'adáa Née K-12 School

START DATE: As soon as possible

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, www.sd50.bc.ca.

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, September 15, 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.