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Education Assistant
- Skidegate 1, BC, Canada
SALARY: $34.74 per hour, plus a certification premium of $1.00 when applicable · Temporary
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- SALARY: $34.74 per hour, plus a certification premium of $1.00 when applicable
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REGULAR EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Sḵ aadgaa Naay Elementary School
START DATE: October 20, 2026
SALARY: $34.74 per hour, plus a certification premium of $1.00 when applicable
HOURS OF WORK: Ten (10) hours per week
The Education Assistant performs a variety of duties related to working with students and the preparation of teaching materials. This position works under the supervision of the Principal and will in the course of duties take direction from individual teachers.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 graduation supplemented by one to two years of formal training in Special Education.
- Over six months to one year related experience.
- Ability to work with a student in an instructional setting.
- Ability to use courtesy and tact in the exploration and discussion of information with internal contacts.
- Ability to use judgement in applying rules and procedures.
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and task analysis techniques desirable.
- Basic skills in computer operations.
- Operate equipment such as photocopying machines, audiovisual equipment, laminator and binding machine.
- Recognize and respect the confidential nature of all information related to students, parents and staff.
- An understanding of local Indigenous history and culture as well as contemporary Indigenous issues.
If no qualified applicants are identified, the position may be filled on a temporary basis with a candidate who may lack some of the minimum qualifications.
This position may be bid on by qualified employees with existing appointments where the total number of hours worked will be a minimum of four (4) hours and a maximum of seven (7) hours per day; this caveat is without prejudice or precedence.
Application Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and/or other Indigenous ancestry who have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Support students in instructional settings and perform duties related to student learning. Prepare teaching materials under the supervision of the Principal and take direction from individual teachers.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 graduation supplemented by one to two years of formal training in Special Education, plus over six months to one year of related experience. Candidates should be able to support students, apply behaviour management and task analysis techniques, operate basic office and audiovisual equipment, maintain confidentiality, and understand local Indigenous history, culture, and contemporary issues.
Skills
- Student Instructional Support
- Special Education
- Behaviour Management
- Task Analysis
- Teaching Materials Preparation
- Computer Operations
- Photocopying Equipment
- Audiovisual Equipment
- Laminator Operation
- Binding Machine Operation
- Confidentiality
- Judgment
- Courtesy and Tact
- Indigenous History and Culture
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Categories
- Education
Keywords
- Education Assistant
- Special Education
- Student Support
- Instructional Setting
- Teaching Materials
- Behaviour Management
- Task Analysis
- Computer Operations
- Photocopying Machine
- Audiovisual Equipment
- Laminator
- Binding Machine
- Confidentiality
- Indigenous History
- Haida Culture
- Education