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Education Assistant - Casual on call
- Delta, BC, Canada
Salary: $33.87 per hour · Full-time
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- Pay
- Salary: $33.87 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 1 year recent, related experience specific to the needs of students with cognitive, behavioural, emotional, communication, sensory and/or physical, health challenges.
- Posting language
- English
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Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?
The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.
The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.
Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.
Position: Education Assistant - Casual on call
Competition: S-26-319
Location/Dept: District Employee
FTE: Casual On Call Hours
Start Date: As soon as possible
Term of Employment: Continuing, casual
Salary: $33.87 per hour
Posted: September 28, 2026
Application Deadline: 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
Summary
Reports to the Principal and/or a District Administrator, Inclusive Learning, and works under the direction of the classroom teacher(s). Education Assistants participate as a valuable member of a team in the ongoing implementation of inclusive learning opportunities, and play a key role with the classroom teacher in maintaining a culture of equity and success for all students.
Duties
The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.
The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.
Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.
Position: Education Assistant - Casual on call
Competition: S-26-319
Location/Dept: District Employee
FTE: Casual On Call Hours
Start Date: As soon as possible
Term of Employment: Continuing, casual
Salary: $33.87 per hour
Posted: September 28, 2026
Application Deadline: 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
Summary
Reports to the Principal and/or a District Administrator, Inclusive Learning, and works under the direction of the classroom teacher(s). Education Assistants participate as a valuable member of a team in the ongoing implementation of inclusive learning opportunities, and play a key role with the classroom teacher in maintaining a culture of equity and success for all students.
Duties
- Assists in developing students’ ability to access curriculum-based learning opportunities using universal/essential strategies with increasing independence.
- Assists the teacher with the implementation of educational plans such as IEPs, AIPs, Safety Plans, and Positive Behaviour Support Plans, including ABA-based educational plans.
- Provides basic personal care, such as feeding, dressing and toileting, administering medication, use of mobility devices, lift and transfer.
- Implements individual medical care/nursing care plans in school- or community-based locations.
- Maintains regular communications with the supervising teacher and other team members.
- With guidance of classroom teacher/case manager, observes and records student progress, and maintains detailed written records (i.e., scatterplot, behaviour analysis, administration of medication).
- Operates standard school, cafeteria/kitchen, and office equipment including computer applications, instructional aid communications, and special individualized equipment/technology
- Participates with and supervises students in specialized or integrated settings, such as regular or resource classrooms, community-based life skills training, work experience sites, etc., and including activities in the gym, pool, playground, and other community sites.
- Works with students with cognitive, behavioural, emotional, communication, sensory and/or physical, health challenges.
- May be required to transport students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Successful completion of a secondary school graduation program or equivalent. Completion of a recognized post-secondary education assistant program, including or supplemented by training related to specific diagnoses such as ASD, diabetes, chronic health impairment, conflict resolution, and non-violent crisis intervention.
- 1 year recent, related experience specific to the needs of students with cognitive, behavioural, emotional, communication, sensory and/or physical, health challenges.
- Proven ability to implement positive behaviour intervention techniques, as well as flexibility in response to student behaviours (e.g., adjusting and adapting strategies).
- Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively while following the direction and guidance of the classroom/specialized teacher.
- Ability to operate a variety of office and school equipment including equipment specific to the needs of the student(s).
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively and use judgement when providing information.
- Ability to use patience, tolerance, and understanding in developing and maintaining a rapport with students, and in resolving problems or conflicts that may arise.
- Remains current with changing technology, and diagnosis-specific approaches and equipment.
- Knowledge of basic first aid.
- Current CPI and Non Violent Crisis Intervention.
- Knowledge of WorkSafe BC and WHMIS procedures and regulations. Safe work practices.
- Some positions may require the knowledge of a language other than English.
- Some positions may require Braille, Sign Language or deaf/blind-specific instructional communication strategies.
- Some positions may require a valid BC driver’s license.
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Responsibilities
Support students in accessing curriculum and participating in inclusive learning environments, and assist teachers with implementing individualized education, safety, medical, and behaviour support plans. Provide personal and medical care, supervise students in school and community settings, communicate with the educational team, and document student progress.
Requirements
Requires secondary school graduation, completion of a recognized post-secondary education assistant program, and one year of recent related experience supporting students with diverse needs. Candidates must be physically capable, collaborative, patient, and able to implement positive behaviour strategies; current CPI and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and basic first aid knowledge are also specified.
Skills
- Inclusive Learning Support
- Individual Education Plan Implementation
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Personal Care
- Medication Administration
- Medical and Nursing Care
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Record Keeping
- Crisis Intervention
- First Aid
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Assistive Technology
- Student Supervision
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Categories
- Education
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Education Assistant
- Inclusive Learning
- Individual Education Plans
- Adapted Instruction Plans
- Safety Plans
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Diabetes
- Chronic Health Impairment
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- CPI
- First Aid
- Medication Administration
- Personal Care
- Mobility Devices
- Lifting And Transfers
- Medical Care Plans
- Nursing Care Plans
- Behaviour Analysis
- Student Progress Records
- Assistive Technology
- Communication Strategies
- Braille
- Sign Language
- WorkSafeBC
- WHMIS
- Conflict Resolution
- Community-Based Life Skills
- Work Experience