Education Assistant - C2526/047 at School District 63 Saanich
Sidney, BC V8L 0A3, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 25

Salary

29.94

Posted On

20 Jun, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Transportation, Sign Language, Training

Industry

Education Management

Description

Job Posting: Posting Detail
Posting: C2526/047 Description: Education Assistant Start Date: Sep 2, 2025 End Date:
Posting Date: Jun 13, 2025 Closing Date: Jun 19, 2025 – 4:00pm
Location - North Saanich Middle
Position - Education Assistant
Assignment Type - Continuing
Hours - 26.25

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12
  • Education Assistant and Community Support Worker Certificate, or equivalent
  • One year related experience in a supervised work environment
  • Specialized relevant skills (e.g. POPARD Intro to ASD, Behaviour Support, Non-Violent Intervention, Basic Sign Language)
  • Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate
  • Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License (where transportation of students is required)
  • Working knowledge of computer software and hardware
  • Demonstrated use of alternative communication strategies and effective behaviour intervention
  • Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
    DATE January 2022 March 200
Responsibilities
  • Implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by assisting the team with planning, researching, adapting and collecting materials
  • Provides direct educational classroom support to students in various classrooms
  • Participates as a member of the School Based Team to plan for, implement and evaluate the social, emotional, physical and academic needs of students
  • Collects student learning and behavioural data (eg. records, reports, plans, including functional assessment data)
  • Assists students during dysregulation using non-violent crisis intervention strategies
  • Monitor and supports students’ behaviour during daily arrival, class changes, dismissal, in lunchroom and playground and on field trips and a variety of settings in the community
  • Assists school and district staff in evaluating students for social, emotional, physical and academic progress
  • Observes, monitors and documents health, behavioural and academic changes/progress of student(s), emotional, physical and academic needs
  • Assists students in carrying out programs as set out by District Staff (e.g. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist and Psychologist)
  • Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction
  • Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to students using specialized equipment and resources (e.g. computers, F.M., switches, communication boards, basic sign language, oral interpretive skills); troubleshoots and programs such equipment
  • Provides information to appropriate staff regarding student specific program needs (e.g. safety, health, academic, emotional and social needs)
  • Dispenses medications and carries out procedures as outlined in the health care plan or the Medication Administration Form
  • Acts as an advocate for student(s) and assists with communication
  • Advises supervisor of any unusual student comments or behaviour patterns
  • Supports students in the development of self-esteem, personal skills, hobbies and interests
  • Provides life skills training (e.g. hygiene, cooking, shopping, banking, working)
  • Provides support with mobility, lifts and transfers, and personal care (e.g. toileting, menses, clothing, catheterization, oral and tube feeds, diapers)
  • Assists with the behavior support of students (e.g. clarify expected behaviour, support self- regulation, develop social skills)
  • Assists students during times of dysregulation using non-physical crisis intervention strategies
  • Monitors student work and assists students with work completion.
  • Monitors class/students when teacher is out of the room for short periods of time
  • Transports and supports student(s) at community-based activities
  • Organizes and monitors the safe arrival, departure and emergency evacuation and care of students by maintaining site, road and traffic safety procedures
  • Provides preventative and emergency response care for students as outlined in the Health Care Plan (e.g. seizures, choking, other health problems)
  • Compiles information and materials for meetings with parents and school/district staff and participates in same
  • Follows District Policy and Procedures related to privacy and confidentiality
  • Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.
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