Education Assistant

School District #50 (Haida Gwaii); Skidegate; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 seeks a Regular Education Assistant at Naay Elementary School. Start date October 20, 2026, with a rate of $34.74 per hour plus a $1.00 certification premium when applicable.

The position is 27.5 hours per week and reports to the Principal and classroom teachers. The education assistant will support students and help prepare teaching materials, apply behaviour management and safety protocols, and maintain confidentiality in dealings with students, families, and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation with 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 discussions with internal contacts.
• Ability to use judgement in applying rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques desirable.
• Basic computer operations skills.
• Operate photocopying, audiovisual equipment, laminator and binding machine.
• Respect confidentiality of information related to students, parents and staff.
• Understanding of local Indigenous history and culture.

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

Empathy

Communication

Judgement

Behaviour management

Basic computer skills

Equipment operation

Indigenous knowledge

Education

Grade 12 with Special Education training

1-2 years related experience

Tools

Photocopying

Laminator

Binding machine

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

REGULAR EDUCATION ASSISTANT

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, 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: 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. 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.