Enable job alerts via email!

Education Assistant - Middle

Sooke School District 62

Victoria

On-site

CAD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking dedicated Education Assistants to support students with diverse needs at Dunsmuir Middle School. The role involves collaborating with teachers and specialists to implement individualized education plans and facilitate daily living skills. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of child development and be able to demonstrate patience and acceptance in a classroom setting. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

Minimum three months of experience working with children.
Ability to implement modified and adapted curriculum.

Responsibilities

Participates in planning and implementation of IEP goals.
Assists students during classroom activities.
Supports social inclusion and implements self-regulation strategies.

Skills

Patience

Acceptance

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Secondary School Graduation

Education Assistant Certification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

SIX POSITIONS FOR DUNSMUIR MIDDLE SCHOOL.

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

SIX POSITIONS FOR DUNSMUIR MIDDLE SCHOOL.

THIRTY HOURS PER WEEK.

TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN A VARIETY OF CLASSROOMS INCLUDING A STUDENT/STUDENTS WITH AUTISM, NEEDING BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT AND LEARNING ASSISTANCE.

Candidates Must

TAKE DIRECTION FROM TEACHERS, INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SPECIALISTS, AND SUPERVISORS
WORK AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM AND FOLLOW STUDENT PROGRAMS AS DIRECTED IN IEP
IMPLEMENT ADAPTED OR MODIFIED CURRICULUM, WHEN NEEDED
IMPLEMENT LIFESKILLS CURRICULUM
PREPARE VISUAL SUPPORTS AND IMPLEMENT LOW TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
IMPLEMENT AUGMENTATIVE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES IN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
BE ABLE TO PHYSICALLY SUPPORT STUDENTS
FACILITATE DAILY LIVING SKILLS (FEEDING, DRESSING, TOILETING, MOBILITY)
IMPLEMENT DAILY EXERCISE PROGRAM UNDER DIRECTION OF AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
DEMONSTRATE INDIVIDUAL INITIATIVE JUDGEMENT AND ABLE TO COLLECT DATA
DEMONSTRATE AND PRACTICE PROACTIVE BEHAVIOUR STRATEGIES AND ABLE TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR
DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND PEER RELATIONSHIP
FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-MONITORING SKILLS, BOUNDARIES, AND STUDENT INDEPENDENCE
HAVE A RECOGNIZED TEACHING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENT TRAINING
SUPPORTING STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC GOALS

Qualifications As Per Job Description.

Terms of Employment: All instructional days, September through June

Knowledge And Experience

Secondary school graduation or equivalent
Education Assistant Certification or equivalent in related field or equivalent experience working with individuals with disabilities, behaviour disorders, learning and physical disabilities, syndromes and disorders that affect the learning of students
Minimum three (3) months of experience working with children
Knowledge and understanding of child development
Familiarity with Individual Education Plans and Individual Care Plans an asset
Ability to implement modified and adapted curriculum
Basic computer skills with ability to read and form emails, view word/excel documents, navigate internet and use web-based applications
Physical ability to respond to student needs (i.e. bolting)

Skills And Abilities

Demonstrates patience and acceptance when dealing with students
Shows kindness and cares about the well-being of students
Actively shows courtesy and respect to all, proactively builds healthy and trusting relationships with all; contributes to a positive working environment
Clearly articulates thoughts and ideas and shares timely and relevant information openly, honestly and respectfully using oral, written and visual formats
Possesses strong organizational skills and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes work
Respects the confidential nature of all information relating to students, parents and staff

Responsibilities

Participates in the planning and implementation of Individual Education Plan goals, objectives and supports
Participates in supervision of students within the school, on the playground and on field trips, including the transitioning between activities in and outside the school building
Assists students during classroom activities
Supports social inclusion in the classroom and on the playground through implementing self-regulation strategies, behaviour support strategies, communication strategies and monitoring behaviour
Objectively observes and records student behaviour, as required
Reports safety, unusual behaviour, and discipline concerns to the principal or designate, but resolves any minor disagreements where possible
May support personal care needs of students (e.g. glucagon testing, toileting, feeding)
Attends to minor cuts or bruises, referring students to first aid attendant as required
May be required to physically assist students using lifts and transfers
May be required to support transferring students on and off busses
Walks or runs, indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions
Remains current in school, district and provincial policies and guidelines relevant to role (e.g. Provincial Physical Restraint and Seclusion Guidelines)
Performs other related duties as time permits and/or assigned as required

RATE OF PAY AS PER THE CUPE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.

DUTIES TO COMMENCE SEPTEMBER 2, 2025.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sooke School District 62 by 2x

Continue with Google Continue with Google

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago

Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA)

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2 weeks ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher – Summer 2025

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 week ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2 months ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 month ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2 days ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 week ago

Elementary School General Recruitment - Teaching

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 3 weeks ago

Sooke, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago

School Meals Program Coordinators On-Call

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2 months ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
CA$18.00
-
CA$19.00
2 months ago

1.0 CONT Teacher Psychologist (located at the School Board Office). Please refer to the Job Description Attached.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2 months ago

Inclusive Education Coordinator - General Recruitment

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 5 days ago

Front Desk Assistant - Community Services

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago

Langford, British Columbia, Canada
CA$18.00
-
CA$19.00
2 months ago

Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada 2 days ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 week ago

Hiring Immediately for 2025! Graduate Program

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2 days ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2 months ago

Teachers Teaching On Call (TTOC) - All Levels

Education Assistant - French Speaking (Preferred) - Elementary

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2 months ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 month ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 6 days ago

.318 CONT Woodwork – French Preferred (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12:20pm-2:50pm)

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.

Similar jobs