S2627-220 Temporary Education Assistant - Elementary/Secondary - Full Time

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 71 (Comox Valley) invites applications for the position of Education Assistant - Elementary/Secondary. The role involves supporting students K–12, assisting in learning support, behaviour management and personal care under teacher supervision.

Positions are assigned by the Inclusive Education department and may move between classrooms and programs such as LifeSkills, ENTER, swim programs and field trips. End date is June 29, 2026 or until the incumbent returns.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with Human Services Worker certificate and related coursework.
• Behaviour strategies and crisis prevention training (CPI).
• CPR-AED Level C First Aid certification.
• ABA training and Food Safe Level 1 certification.

Responsibilities

• Support individual or small groups of students in multiple settings per IEP.
• Assist with instructional tasks, daily living activities and behaviour support.
• Follow Student Learning Plans and Safety/Behaviour plans.
• Coordinate with teachers, nurses and specialists as required.

Skills

Behaviour strategies

CPI training

POPARD/POPFASD

LAMP Words for Life / TouchChat

First Aid CPR-AED Level C

ABA

Food Safe Level 1

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Education

Grade 12 + HSW certificate

Job description

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

We invite applications for the position of:

• Education Assistant - Elementary/Secondary, 27.95-28.75 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The current rate of pay is $31.58 per hour plus 16.3% in lieu of benefits.
• Locations will be assigned by the Inclusive Education department and are subject to change.
• Positions to end June 29, 2026 or upon return of the incumbent.

Overview:

Elementary and Secondary Education Assistants (EAs) support individual students or groups of students in grades K-12. EAs support students and assist behaviour resource, learning support and classroom teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management. EAs may be assigned by their supervisor to work in a variety of classrooms and/or school programs such as: LifeSkills, Prep Program, ENTER, swim programs, field trips, etc.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 education supplemented by Human Services Worker Program certificate and course work in:

• Behaviour Strategies (Behaviour Management, Behaviour Disorders in Schools)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Autism Training (POPARD, POPFASD or other approved institutions)
• Communication Systems (LAMP Words for Life, Touch Chat Word Power, Speak for Yourself)
• CPR-AED Level C First Aid Certification
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
• Food Safe Level 1 Certification

Two years recent experience supporting students with diverse abilities in a structured environment and a variety of complex learning, behavioural and intellectual needs such as chronic health and physical impairments, Autism Spectrum disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Commitment to the pursuit of continual learning and recertification as required; French language proficiency if assigned to a French Immersion classroom; ability to model language on communication systems at a child's level, valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license and license appropriate to the type of equipment/vehicle being operated and a personal vehicle available for use on the job is preferred, ability to work effectively with staff and students; willingness to provide curriculum support to students in academic and elective classes such as shop, cooking, physical education, if assigned by the supervisor; willingness to work in an inclusionary setting supporting differentiated instruction with adapted and modified curriculum; meets the physical requirements of the position including lifting, bending, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds if assigned to a physically-dependent student; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Duties are performed under the supervision of the school Principal, Vice Principal and the Principal of Inclusive Education or designate; follows the guidance and leadership of the applicable teacher(s):behaviour resource, district support, prep program, learning support, AAC SLP, and classroom teacher; provides support to individual or small groups of students in multiple settings as assigned by the supervisor including: classroom instruction, activities of daily living, and behaviour support for students in accordance with the individual education plan; carries out personal and health care routines as directed; duties may be at the classroom level or across multiple classroom settings; assists students in off-site program activities and work experience activities as required; provides information to school-based team, itinerant staff or relevant agency personnel as requested by School/Program Leaders; participates in student specific training as required, which may include training by nursing support services, physiotherapists and other professionals as necessary; participates in student observation, data collection and implementation of Individual and Behaviour Support Plans; follows Student Learning Plans, Student Safety Plans and Employee Risk Reduction Plans; facilitates inclusion of students with diverse learning needs into class and school activities; commits to building positive relationships with all students; follows proper work procedures, observes all regulations pertinent to the work, maintains a good working relationship with other employees, and cooperates in maintaining a healthy learning and working environment; performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor; student supervision as required by the Principal or Vice Principal.

Work Environment:

Education Assistants are expected to work in various school and community settings, providing support to students with physical or intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities may include implementing personal care plans, assisting with toileting and/or catheterization, mobility training, lifting, seizure management, feeding, personal hygiene, colostomy care, and supervising medication.

SD71 Comox Valley strives to achieve standard of occupational health and safety that supports a safe, healthy, and inclusive place to learn for our students and employees. We are committed to staff learning to promote safe practices and will take every reasonable precaution to protect their health, safety, and well-being. Due to medical or behavioral circumstances presented by some of our complex learners, employees may be exposed to physical incidents involving students, such as biting, hitting, kicking, spitting, and bodily fluids.

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)

An Equal Opportunity Employer