Itinerant Indigenous Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Delta; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta School District seeks an Itinerant Education Assistant for Indigenous Education, temporary assignment. Reports to Principal or District Administrator, Inclusive Learning, and collaborates with classroom teachers to support inclusive learning opportunities and equity.

This role requires completion of a post‑secondary Education Assistant program, experience with diverse student needs, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary education assistant program.
• Training related to ASD, diabetes, chronic health impairment, conflict resolution, and non-violent crisis intervention.
• One year of recent, related experience with students with cognitive/behavioral/communication/sensory/physical health needs.
• Proven ability to implement positive behaviour intervention techniques.
• Physically capable of performing the duties.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively under direction.
• Ability to operate office and school equipment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Patience, tolerance, and understanding to build rapport with students.
• Knowledge of CPI and Non Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Knowledge of WorkSafe BC and WHMIS procedures.
• Safe work practices.
• Some positions may require knowledge of another language.
• Some positions may require Braille, Sign Language or deaf/blind-specific strategies.
• Some positions may require a valid BC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Principal and/or a District Administrator, Inclusive Learning, and work under the direction of the classroom teacher(s).
• Support inclusive learning opportunities and contribute to equity and student success.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement strategies that meet diverse student needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Patience and empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary Education Assistant program

Job description

Delta School District seeks an Itinerant Education Assistant for Indigenous Education, temporary assignment. Reports to Principal or District Administrator, Inclusive Learning, and collaborates with classroom teachers to support inclusive learning opportunities and equity.

This role requires completion of a post‑secondary Education Assistant program, experience with diverse student needs, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently within a team.