Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Kearney (NE); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Certified Education Assistant position at Dr. Kearney Middle School in the BC education system. The role supports teachers and district personnel in delivering educational programs and services for students with diverse needs. Training provided for medical and personal care duties.

Hours are 5.5 hours per day, two days per week (Thursday and Friday) within a ten-month year. Wage starts at $26.24 to $31.43 CAD per hour, based on certification. Apply online through Make A Future.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to maintain current CPI status.
• Education Assistant Certificate with training in ASD/FASD, behavioural supports, and personal care.
• Ability to supervise students and implement behaviour management plans.
• Experience with inclusive education and modified/alternate programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to implement educational programs as directed by teachers.
• Construct/locate instructional materials and learning centres.
• Operate classroom technology and adaptive devices.
• Observe and record academic/behavioural data to aid monitoring.
• Maintain records and assist with student supervision in various settings.
• Support intensive behaviour interventions as required.
• Assist with personal care and safeguarding of students.
• Participate in team and parent meetings as required.
• Attend required workshops and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Calm under pressure

Ability to work independently

Education

Grade 12 or equivalency

Education AssistantCertificate

POPARD training

Tools

WHMIS

Job description

CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Position Description:

There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Dr. Kearney Middle School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, September 21, 2026.

Reporting to the site Administrative Officer(s), this position is responsible for working under the direction of the classroom teacher and various District personnel in providing care for students (training provided by appropriate medical personnel when required).

This position requires an individual to work as part of a collaborative team that provides assistance to teachers in the delivery and implementation of educational programs and services. The education programs facilitate the integration, growth, learning, safety and comfort of students with a variety of educational/emotional and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will work with special needs students, youth with learning disabilities, those on modified and alternate programs (primarily in classroom setting), as well as provide, on occasion, pull out support for individuals or small groups.

Hours of work:

(5.5) hrs per day, (2) days per week -(Thursday and Friday)

Duties to Commence:

As soon as possible after closing

Work Year Base:

Ten (10) months per year

Commencing Salary

$26.24-$31.43 - Based on certification

1. Provides instructional support to students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator and provide students with feedback for completion of daily work.
2. Constructs/locates instructional materials, games, displays and learning centres.
3. Operates computers, audiovisual and various other equipment as well as adaptive technology.
4. Supervises the students completion of education activities, as outlined in the IEP, observe and record academic and behavioural assessment data to assist teachers in the monitoring of students.
5. Copies, transcribes, types, files and maintains records.
6. Implements behaviour management of programs as determined by the teacher/resource team.
7. Provides person/health care and physical safety assistance to students.
8. Attends team/parent professional development meetings as required.
9. Assist in the implementation of programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions.
10. Supervises students as required in the classroom, gym, school, playground, loading/unloading of bus(es), community field trips.
11. Fosters student independence and appropriate peer interactions.
12. Works collaboratively as a member of a team.
13. May be required to attend specific workshops at the direction of the Administrative Officer(s).
14. Performs other job related assigned comparable duties as directed which are within the knowledge and skills required by the job description.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Grade 12 or equivalency
• Must be wiling to maintain current CPI status
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate may be required
• Education AssistantCertificate, which includes documented training in the follow areas:
  • Pervasive developmentaldisorders, including ASD, FASD and complexbehavioural needs
  • Developmental and sensory needs and disorders
  • Personal care: dressing,toileting, feeding, lifting, transferring, seizure management
  • Technology assisted programs (ie. Augmentative communication devices, Boardmaker, Apps and other software)
  • Behavioursupport: conflict resolution, anger management,nonviolent behavioural interventions, behaviour/safety/crisis/emergency plans
  • Learning challenges: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities,learning challenges

• Formal POPARD training or experience
• Proven ability toremain calm in difficult situations
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with students
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable when faced with new or challenging situations
• Physical ability to keep up with an active child
• Ability to workindependently and set priorities
• WHMISCertificate and other online safety training providedby the District to be completed within the probationary period
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
• Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conductedby the District prior to startingemployment

Please Note: Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work

For more information please contact:

Tanya Braun, Administrative Officer [phone] or email [e-mail]

All applications must be made through Make A Future website for consideration for the position.

If you require assistance with the online application process please contact Colleen Stewart at 250-262-6008 or [e-mail].

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.