Education Assistant - Casual On-Call Support

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is seeking Education Assistants (EAs) in a casual on-call capacity to support students across the district. You will work under the direction of the principal to monitor, assist and document student progress in inclusive settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, family communication, and adherence to district protocols, including health and safety practices. Candidates should have post-secondary training in Special Education or related fields and be

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized Post Secondary Special Education Assistant program, or a Degree/Diploma in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in basic behaviour management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain respect for and from students.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Knowledge of sign language and/or Braille.
• Physical capability to perform the job duties.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of instructional programs for designated students by monitoring, observing, recording and reporting on behavioural, learning and personal patterns.
• Assist students, individually and in small groups, with learning activities and/or independent study projects.
• Assist with supervision of individual or small groups of students, during the temporary absence of teachers.
• Support learning and skill development activities in worksite and community-based settings.
• Assist professional staff to adapt/modify curriculum and resource material and adapt strategies to accommodate individual learner needs and/or styles.
• Observe and document learner strengths, achievements and needs through daily learning activities.
• Provide behaviour support and, when necessary, apply physical restraint following the district’s policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Behaviour management

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Sign language

Braille

Education

Post Secondary Special Education Assistant program

Degree/Diploma in related field

Job description

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is seeking Education Assistants (EAs) in a casual on-call capacity to support students across the district. You will work under the direction of the principal to monitor, assist and document student progress in inclusive settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, family communication, and adherence to district protocols, including health and safety practices. Candidates should have post-secondary training in Special Education or related fields and be