Education Assistant
- Fort St. John, BC, Canada
Hours of work: (5.5) hrs per day, two(2) days per week - Thursday and Friday Duties to Commence: November 2, 2026 Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year Commencing Salary: $26.24-$31.43 - Based on certification · Full-time
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- Hours of work: (5.5) hrs per day, two(2) days per week - Thursday and Friday Duties to Commence: November 2, 2026 Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year Commencing Salary: $26.24-$31.43 - Based on certification
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CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Position Description
There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Dr. Kearney Middle School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, October 27, 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).
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: (5.5) hrs per day, two(2) days per week - Thursday and Friday Duties to Commence: November 2, 2026 Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year Commencing Salary: $26.24-$31.43 - Based on certification
Duties:
For More Information Please Contact
Tanya Braun, Administrative Officer (250)785-8378 or email tbraun@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.
Position Description
There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Dr. Kearney Middle School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, October 27, 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).
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: (5.5) hrs per day, two(2) days per week - Thursday and Friday Duties to Commence: November 2, 2026 Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year Commencing Salary: $26.24-$31.43 - Based on certification
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.
- Grade 12 or equivalency
- Must be wiling to maintain current CPI status
- Level 1 First Aid Certificate may be required
- Education Assistant Certificate, which includes documented training in the follow areas:
- Pervasive developmental disorders, including ASD, FASD and complex behavioural needs
- Developmental and sensory needs and disorders
- Personal care: dressing, toileting, feeding, lifting, transferring, seizure management
- Technology assisted programs (ie. Augmentative communication devices, Boardmaker, Apps and other software)
- Behaviour support: conflict resolution, anger management, nonviolent behavioural interventions, behaviour/safety/crisis/emergency plans
- Learning challenges: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, learning challenges
- Formal POPARD training or experience
- Proven ability to remain calm in difficult situations
- Proven ability to develop positive relationships with students
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable when faced with new or challenging situations
- Physical ability to keep up with an active child
- Ability to work independently and set priorities
- WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
- Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment
For More Information Please Contact
Tanya Braun, Administrative Officer (250)785-8378 or email tbraun@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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support teachers in delivering educational programs for students with special needs, learning disabilities, and behavioral or emotional needs, including providing instructional, personal care, and safety assistance. Supervise students, implement teacher-directed behavior programs, monitor and record academic and behavioral progress, and collaborate with school teams and families as required.
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or equivalent and an Education Assistant Certificate with documented training in areas such as developmental and sensory needs, personal care, behavior support, learning challenges, and assistive technology. The role also requires the ability to remain calm, build positive relationships, work collaboratively and independently, maintain current CPI status, and pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search; Level 1 First Aid may be required.
Skills
- Instructional Support
- Special Education
- Individualized Education Programs
- Behavior Management
- Student Supervision
- Personal Care
- First Aid
- Crisis Intervention
- Augmentative Communication
- Adaptive Technology
- Student Assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Recordkeeping
- Flexibility
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Tanya Braun
Hiring contact email
tbraun@prn.bc.ca
Categories
- Education
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Certified Education Assistant
- Special Education
- Individualized Education Program
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
- Complex Behavioral Needs
- Developmental Needs
- Sensory Needs
- Personal Care
- Seizure Management
- Boardmaker
- Adaptive Technology
- Behavior Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Anger Management
- Nonviolent Behavioral Interventions
- Crisis Intervention
- Learning Disabilities
- Intellectual Disabilities
- POPARD Training
- CPI
- First Aid
- WHMIS
- Student Supervision
- Academic Assessment
- Behavioral Assessment
- Classroom Support
- Parent Meetings
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search