Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is now accepting applications for Casual Education Assistants in the Golden Zone.
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Responsibilities
- Participating in Individual Educational Planning, school‑based team meetings, parent meetings, Open Houses, and other events relevant to the students with whom you are directly involved, as requested.
- Follow all student safety plans as written.
- Providing instructional support, behavior management support, and record‑keeping support (e.g., home / school communication book, journals, charting and observations).
- Assisting in adapting classroom materials.
- Support student independence in using appropriate accommodations to access curriculum.
- With appropriate training, may assist with delivery of medical procedures, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech programs as prescribed by professionals.
- May supervise students on school outings.
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of community work‑experience placements for students with identified special needs.
- Assisting students with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, dressing, eating, mobility, communicating and facilitating participation in activities) as outlined by health professionals (e.g., OP, PT, Nursing Support Services).
- Working with assistive technologies, including computers, peripherals and a variety of software applications (e.g., Microsoft 365 accessibility features, Kurzweil, Clicker 5, Co‑Writer, Dragon Naturally Speaking, or others identified by the school‑based team).
- Actively supporting independence for all learners.
- Supporting all students in completion of teacher‑designed and directed activity with a large group in a classroom.
- Behaving in a manner that respects the sensitivity and confidentiality of all information related to staff and students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Demonstrates a genuine interest in and understanding of students with diverse abilities and disabilities.Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision and / or within a complex team environment.Demonstrates an ability to manage personal behaviour in order to influence a positive outcome and de‑escalated distress.Demonstrates a high level of adaptability and responsibility.Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.Maintains a flexible and co‑operative manner.Provides proactive, trauma‑informed care while modelling respect and empathy.Training and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.Appropriate post‑secondary training (e.g., Special Education Assistant Program or a diploma in counseling, social work, child care or education). Certified candidates will have completed a one‑year certificate in the Education Assistant Program. Non‑certified may include a certificate or diploma in counselling, social work or early childhood education.Successful experience working with students with diverse abilities or disabilities, including low arousal or non‑violent crisis intervention.Additional training in supporting students with diverse abilities or disabilities may be required.Rate of Pay
As per the Collective Agreement 440, the rates are :
$29.37 / h Certified Education Assistant$25.83 / h Non‑certified Education AssistantFor further information, please contact Human Resources at 250‑342‑9243 or hr@sd6.bc.ca.
Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you are qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application (including at least two references who have supervised you).
Thank you for your interest in School District 6. Please note, only candidates moving forward in this process will be contacted for an interview.
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc Nations. We honour the cultures, languages and First Nations people of these territories.
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