Join to apply for the CK25-48 Education Assistant role at School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) .
Duties
- Participating in Individual Educational Planning, school‑based team meetings, parent meetings, Open Houses, etc., 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 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 (OD, PT, nursing support services).
- Working with assistive technologies, including computers, peripherals and a variety of software applications (Microsoft 365 accessibility features, Kurzweil, Clicker 5, Co‑Writer, Dragon Naturally Speaking, or others as identified by the school‑based team).
- Actively support 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 disability.Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision and / or within a complex team environment.Demonstrates an ability to manage personal behaviour to influence a positive outcome and de‑escalate distress.Demonstrates a high level of adaptability and responsibility.Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.Maintains a flexible and cooperative 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, diploma in counseling, social work, child care or education). Certified candidates will have completed a one‑year certificate of Education Assistant Program. Non‑certified may include certificate or diploma in counselling, social work or early childhood education.Successful experience working with students with diverse abilities or disability, including low arousal or non‑violent crisis intervention.Additional training in supporting students with diverse abilities or disability may be required.Rate of Pay
As per Collective Agreement 440 : $29.37 / hr certified Education Assistant, $25.83 / hr non‑certified Education Assistant.
Application Deadline
Please submit electronic application (including at least two references who have supervised you) by Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4 : 00 p.m. MST via the School District’s electronic application system.
Contact
Scott Sharun, Principal, 250‑427‑2283.
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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