CWEducation Assistant

Overview

Join to apply for the CW25-53 Education Assistant role at School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain).

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is now accepting external applications for:

• Certified Education Assistant
• Temporary, Part-time (10 hr/wk)
• Effective January 5, 2026 – June 26, 2026

• Participating in Individual Educational Planning, school based team meetings, parent meetings, Open Houses, etc.
• Follow all student safety plans as written.
• Providing instructional support, behavior management support and record keeping support (home/school communication book, journals, charting and observations).
• Assisting in adapting classroom materials.
• Support student independence in use of 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 (toileting, dressing, eating, mobility, communicating and facilitating participation in activities) as outlined by health professionals.
• Working with assistive technologies, including computers, peripherals and a variety of software applications.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in and understanding of students with diverse abilities and disability.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work with limited supervision and/or within a complex team environment.
• Demonstrates ability to manage personal behaviour to influence a positive outcome and de-escalated distress.
• Demonstrates a high level of adaptability and responsibility.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a flexible and co-operative manner.
• Provide proactive, trauma-informed care while modelling respect and empathy.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Appropriate post secondary training (Special Education Assistant Program or 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.

As per the Collective Agreement 440:

• $29.37/hr certified Education Assistant
• $25.83/hr non-certified Education Assistant

For further information, please contact Jodi Casey, Principal, .

In order to comply with the 20 hours per week minimum requirement, this position will be offered to applicants who can combine this role with another position.

Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you are qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application (including at least two references who have supervised you) by Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. MST
.

Thank you for your interest in School District
6. Please note, only candidates moving forward in this process will be contacted for an interview.

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.