Education Assistant - Bus Attendant

School District 60; Baldonnel; Sur place; CAD 36 000 - 43 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

School District 60 is seeking a Certified Education Assistant - Bus Attendant at Baldonnel Elementary School. The role involves assisting teachers, supporting students with IEP goals, and providing personal care and safety support.

Work hours total ~5.0 EA hours/day plus 0.25 bus hours/day, five days weekly, starting January 4, 2027, for ten months/year. Salary starts at 26.24 CAD/hour (certification-based), with a bus attendant rate of 25.32 CAD/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities.
• Calm demeanor in challenging situations or with students.
• Willingness to complete required training (WHMIS and online safety).
• Education-focused certificate with relevant coursework in child development.
• Proof of graduation or highest education level required before starting.

Responsabilités

• Provide instructional support to implement educational programs.
• Prepare instructional materials and learning centers.
• Operate basic classroom technology and adaptive equipment.
• Monitor and record student progress and behavior data.
• Assist with personal care and safety as needed.
• Attend required professional development meetings.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Calm under pressure

Flexibility/adaptable

Formation

Education Assistant Certificate

Grade 12 or equivalency

WHMIS certificate / online safety training

Description du poste

CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT - BUS ATTENDANT

Position Description

There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Baldonnel Elementary School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, November 16, 2026.

Reporting to the site Administrative Officer(s), this position is responsible for working under the direction of the classroom teacher and various District personnel in providing care for students (training provided by appropriate medical personnel when required).

This position requires an individual to work as part of a collaborative team that provides assistance to teachers in the delivery and implementation of educational programs and services. The education programs facilitate the integration, growth, learning, safety and comfort of students with a variety of educational/emotional and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will work with special needs students, youth with learning disabilities, those on modified and alternate programs (primarily in classroom setting), as well as provide, on occasion, pull out support for individuals or small groups.

Hours of work: (5.0) hrs/day EA and (0.25) hr/day Bus Attendant, five (5) days per week. Duties to Commence: As soon as possible after closing. Bus Attendant position to start January 4, 2027. Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year. Commencing Salary: $26.24-$31.43 - Based on certification, Bus Att. hourly rate is $25.32.

Duties:

• Provides instructional support to students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator and provide students with feedback for completion of daily work.
• Constructs/locates instructional materials, games, displays and learning centres.
• Operates computers, audiovisual and various other equipment as well as adaptive technology.
• Supervises the students completion of education activities, as outlined in the IEP, observe and record academic and behavioural assessment data to assist teachers in the monitoring of students.
• Copies, transcribes, types, files and maintains records.
• Implements behaviour management of programs as determined by the teacher/resource team.
• Provides person/health care and physical safety assistance to students.
• Attends team/parent professional development meetings as required.
• Assist in the implementation of programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions.
• Supervises students as required in the classroom, gym, school, playground, loading/unloading of bus(es), community field trips.
• Fosters student independence and appropriate peer interactions.
• Works collaboratively as a member of a team.
• May be required to attend specific workshops at the direction of the Administrative Officer(s).
• Performs other job related assigned comparable duties as directed which are within the knowledge and skills required by the job description.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Grade 12 or equivalency
• Must be wiling to maintain current CPI status
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate may be required
• Education Assistant Certificate, which includes documented training in the follow areas:
  • Pervasive developmental disorders, including ASD, FASD and complex behavioural needs
  • Developmental and sensory needs and disorders
  • Personal care: dressing, toileting, feeding, lifting, transferring, seizure management
  • Technology assisted programs (ie. Augmentative communication devices, Boardmaker, Apps and other software)
  • Behaviour support: conflict resolution, anger management, nonviolent behavioural interventions, behaviour/safety/crisis/emergency plans
  • Learning challenges: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, learning challenges
  • Formal POPARD training or experience
  • Proven ability to remain calm in difficult situations
  • Proven ability to develop positive relationships with students
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable when faced with new or challenging situations
  • Physical ability to keep up with an active child
  • Ability to work independently and set priorities
  • WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
  • Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment

Please Note: Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work

For More Information Please Contact

Craig Brownlee, Administrative Officer [phone] or email [e-mail].

If you require assistance with the online application process please contact Colleen Stewart at 250-262-6008 or [e-mail].

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.