Education Assistant/School Replacement Job Kelowna area,BC Canada,Education / Teaching

Position: Education Assistant/School Meals Replacement Step #2

CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT / SCHOOL MEALS REPLACEMENT STEP #2

Position

Description:

There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant/School Meals Replacement Step #2 at Duncan Cran Elementary School.

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 will be provided by appropriate medical personnel when required.
Please note this position includes daily School Meals duties
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This role requires working as part of a collaborative team that provides assistance to teachers in the delivery and implementation of educational programs and services. The candidate will work with special‑needs students, youth with learning disabilities, those on modified and alternate programs (primarily in‑classroom setting), and may provide pull‑out support for individuals or small groups.

Hours of work: 4.5 hours/day EA, 1.0 hour/day School Meals, five days per week.

Duties to Commence: September 8, 2026, until June 24, 2027, or upon return of the incumbent.

Work Year Base: Ten months per year.

Commencing Salary: $26.24 – $31.43 – Based on certification; $28.06 – School Meals.

Duties

Provides instructional support to students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator and provides students with feedback for completion of daily work.

Constructs or 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, and observes and records academic and behavioural assessment data to assist teachers in monitoring students.

Copies, transcribes, types, files and maintains records.

Implements behaviour‑management programs as determined by the teacher/resource team.

Provides personal/health care and physical safety assistance to students.

Attends team/parent professional development meetings as required.

Assists in the implementation of programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions.

Supervises students as required in the classroom, gym, school, playground, loading/unloading of bus(es), and 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 duties as directed which are within the knowledge and skills required by the job description.

Qualifications and Attributes

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 (e.g., 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.
Food Safe Certificate.
Class 5 driver’s licence with access to a reliable vehicle.

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

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Education Assistant​/School Replacement

Education Assistant/School Replacement