Education Assistant

CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT - LUNCH PERIOD MONITOR

Position Description :

There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Bert Bowes Middle School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, January 12. 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). Please note this postion includes daily Lunch Period Monitor duties.

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 : (5.25) hrs / day EA and (0.5) hr / day Lunch Period monitor, five (5) days per week

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, LPM hourly rate is $23.14

Duties :

• 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.
• Constructs / locates instructional materials, games, displays and learning centres.
• Operates computers, audiovisual and various other equipment as well as adaptive technology.
• 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.
• Copies, transcribes, types, files and maintains records.
• Implements behaviour management of programs as determined by the teacher / resource team.
• Provides person / health care and physical safety assistance to students.
• Attends team / parent professional development meetings as required.
• Assist in the implementation of programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions.
• Supervises students as required in the classroom, gym, school, playground, loading / unloading of bus(es), community field trips.
• Fosters student independence and appropriate peer interactions.
• Works collaboratively as a member of a team.
• May be required to attend specific workshops at the direction of the Administrative Officer(s).
• Performs other job related assigned comparable duties as directed which are within the knowledge and skills required by the job description.

Qualifications and Attributes :

Pervasive developmental disorders, including ASD, FASD and complex behavioural needs

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

For more information please contact :

Theresa Hipkiss, Administrative Officer (250)785-6717 or email thipkiss@prn.bc.ca

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 hrcupe@prn.bc.ca.

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