Response Support Worker - Temporary

Overview

Competition Number Date of Distribution:
Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future and include a cover letter and resume by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Effective:
Immediately, until not later than June 30, 2026.

Description:

Response Support Worker — Temporary

Location:

Learning Services Department – Various Schools

Hourly Rate: $32.02

Shift (subject to change): 8:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m.

Hours per Day/Week: 6 hours per day / 30 hrs per week

Plus 8 minutes extra per day due to LOU.

Months per Year: 10

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Response Support Worker – Temporary;

Reports to:

District Principal of Student Services.

• Assists with the implementation and monitoring of behaviour management plans, including observation, record keeping and follow-up.
• Assists in the implementation of short-term interventions and positive behaviour support strategies for classroom teachers and educational assistants.
• Attend intake and planning meetings as required.
• Provides assistance to students, classroom teachers, and education assistants in applying interventions for such things as self-regulation, self-control, self-monitoring, adaptive thinking.
• Ongoing connection and consultation with the Mental Health and Behaviour Team to determine student needs and progress.
• Assists with student supervision.
• Supports students to be included in class activities.
• Provides assistance and support to students with the development of personal independence.
• Encourages the development of social skills through modelling and positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviour.
• Administers student medication as directed by the Principal or Health Care professional if needed.
• Administers First Aid to students if needed.
• Provides transportation for students for school-related activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Computer, photocopier, audio and video equipment, telephone, calculator, power tools, sewing machine, laundry equipment, and other specialized, office and classroom-related equipment.

• High school diploma and education assistant certificate or equivalent.
• Registered Behaviour Technician Program, as recognized by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board, or willingness to complete within a specified timeframe.
• Up to two years' work experience as a Behaviour Interventionalist or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Works well within a team structure.
• Knowledge of psychosocial issues of complex learners.
• Ongoing training in positive behaviour support methods.
• Ability to apply behaviour strategies to a given situation.
• Ability to implement an intervention plan and perform behaviour data collection as directed by Student Services.
• Ability to extend and model patience, care, tolerance and understanding.
• Ability to respond to aggressive behaviour.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy and solid interpersonal skills for frequent contacts of a difficult, specialized or sensitive nature.
• A valid Safety Oriented First Aid certificate.
• A valid Class 5 BC driver's license.
• Basic knowledge of computer functions.

Please Note:
Interested staff members should apply through Make A Future and include an updated resume stating experience, qualifications, and at least two current professional references, relating to the class specification.

This position is a temporary casual position and will be treated as any other casual assignment in regards to benefits and seniority. If the successful applicant is already a permanent employee with SD33 he/she will maintain their current benefits and will continue to accrue seniority.