K-12 Education Assistant — Part-Time Student Support

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Masset; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 is seeking a Regular Education Assistant to support students and prepare teaching materials. The role reports to the Principal and collaborates with individual teachers to implement instructional plans.

The position requires Grade 12 with Special Education training, 6 months to 1 year of related experience, and knowledge of Indigenous culture. 20 hours per week with competitive hourly pay and potential certification premium.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation with 1–2 years formal training in Special Education.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience.
• Ability to work with a student in an instructional setting.
• Use courtesy and tact in discussing information with internal contacts.
• Use judgement in applying rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and task analysis desirable.
• Basic skills in computer operations.
• Operate photocopying machines, audiovisual equipment, laminator and binding machine.
• Respect the confidential nature of information related to students, parents and staff.
• Understanding of local Indigenous history and culture and contemporary Indigenous issues.

Responsibilities

• The Education Assistant performs duties related to working with students and preparing teaching materials.
• This position works under the supervision of the Principal and takes direction from individual teachers.

Skills

Student support

Courtesy & tact

Judgement

Behaviour management

Task analysis

Computer basics

Copy/AV equipment operation

Confidentiality

Indigenous culture knowledge

Education

Grade 12 + Special Education training

Job description

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 is seeking a Regular Education Assistant to support students and prepare teaching materials. The role reports to the Principal and collaborates with individual teachers to implement instructional plans.

The position requires Grade 12 with Special Education training, 6 months to 1 year of related experience, and knowledge of Indigenous culture. 20 hours per week with competitive hourly pay and potential certification premium.