Education Assistant 3 - Specialized Student Support (30Hrs)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Prince George; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is seeking an Education Assistant 3 (30 hours) to support physically dependent students under direction from the teacher and other professionals.

Duties include advanced personal care, medical or communication tasks, assisting with life skills, accompanying students on community activities, preparing materials and observing/recording progress; medication administration as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Up to two years of specialized training/coursework for identified students.
• Two years of experience with children/youth with exceptional needs.
• May require a BC driver's license.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speaking.
• Ability to follow individualized education plans and medication dispensing.
• Ability to operate school/personal equipment (e.g. devices, assistive tech).
• Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced personal care and medical tasks per plan.
• Assist with communication for students with complex needs.
• Help students gain independence in life skills.
• Accompany students on community access activities.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and note-taking.
• Participate in conferences with parents and others as directed.
• Observe and record student behavior; monitor progress.
• Administer medication as assigned by an administrator.
• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Medication procedures

Education

Grade 12 education

Specialized training coursework

Job description

The British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is seeking an Education Assistant 3 (30 hours) to support physically dependent students under direction from the teacher and other professionals.

Duties include advanced personal care, medical or communication tasks, assisting with life skills, accompanying students on community activities, preparing materials and observing/recording progress; medication administration as assigned.