Education Assistant - Casual

Position Description

There are positions available for Certified Education Assistants – Casual with School District No. 60. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled.

• 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 this job description.

• Grade 12 or equivalency
• Must be willing to maintain current CPI status
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate may be required
• Education Assistant Certificate, which includes documented training in the following 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

Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work.

Alex Olsen, HR Coordinator (250) 262‑6000 or email

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

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.