Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Masset; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

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Job summary

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 is seeking a Temporary Education Assistant for Daaxiigan S ḵ 'adáa Née K-12 School. The role supports students and assists with teaching materials under supervision of the Principal and teachers.

Start date is September 8, 2026 with a temporary assignment through no later than June 25, 2027. The wage is $34.74 per hour, plus a $1.00 certification premium when applicable, with 20 hours per week.

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.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact when discussing information with internal contacts.
• Judgement in applying rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques desirable.
• Operate equipment such as photocopying machines, audiovisual equipment, laminator and binding machine.
• Recognise and respect the confidential nature of all information related to students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in instructional settings under the supervision of the Principal and teachers.
• Prepare teaching materials as needed and operate classroom equipment.

Skills

Judgement and discretion

Courtesy and tact

Ability to work with students

Behaviour management knowledge (des)|0

Education

Grade 12 + special education training

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Audiovisual equipment

Laminator

Binding machine

Basic computer operations

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, 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, 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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