Education Assistant

School District 50 Haida Gwaii; Skidegate; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 invites applications for a Regular Education Assistant at S ḵ aadgaa Naay Elementary School.

The position starts October 20, 2026 and offers 27.5 hours per week with a base salary of CAD 34.74 per hour plus a CAD 1.00 certification premium when applicable. The Education Assistant will support students, prepare teaching materials, and work under the supervision of the Principal and individual teachers.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation with 1–2 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 with internal contacts.
• Ability to apply rules and procedures with good judgement.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques desirable.
• Basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist students under supervision of Principal and teachers.
• Prepare teaching materials and resources.
• Support student learning in instructional settings.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Skills

Instructional support

Behaviour management

Basic computer skills

Confidentiality

Indigenous culture knowledge

Education

Grade 12 + Special Education training

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Laminator & binding

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

REGULAR EDUCATION ASSISTANT

S ḵ aadgaa Naay Elementary School

START DATE: October 20, 2026

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

HOURS OF WORK: Twenty-seven and a half (27.5) 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: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. 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.