CWEducation Assistant

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is now accepting external applications for a Certified Education Assistant position at David Thompson Secondary School.

• Participate in Individual Educational Planning, school‑based team meetings, parent meetings, Open Houses, etc., as requested.
• Follow all student safety plans as written.
• Provide instructional support, behavior management support and record‑keeping support (e.g., home/school communication book, journals, charting and observations).
• Assist in adapting classroom materials.
• Support student independence in the use of appropriate accommodations to access curriculum.
• With appropriate training, assist with delivery of medical procedures, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech programs as prescribed by professionals.
• Supervise students on school outings.
• Assist with development and maintenance of community work experience placements for students with identified special needs.
• Assist students with personal care needs (toileting, dressing, eating, mobility, communicating and facilitating participation in activities) as outlined by health professionals.
• Work with assistive technologies, including computers, peripherals and a variety of software applications (e.g., Microsoft 365 accessibility features, Kurzweil, Clicker 5, Co‑Writer, Dragon Naturally Speaking).
• Actively support independence for all learners.
• Support all students in the completion of teacher‑designed and directed activities with a large group in a classroom.
• Behave in a manner that respects the sensitivity and confidentiality of all information related to staff and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in and understanding of students with diverse abilities and disability.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision and/or within a complex team environment.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage personal behaviour to influence a positive outcome and de‑escalate distress.
• Demonstrate a high level of adaptability and responsibility.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintain 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 a diploma in counselling, social work, child care or education). Certified candidates have completed a one‑year certificate of Education Assistant Program. Non‑certified may include a 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

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), via the district’s online portal.
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.