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Certified Education Assistants On-Call

Kwsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl'ecw – School District #83

Salmon Arm, B.C.

Job description

School District No. 83 is presently seeking for

Certified Education Assistants

School District No. 83 (K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl'ecw) is seeking qualified, certified Education Assistants to join our on-call (spare) roster, supporting schools across the district. This unionized position offers an hourly rate of $28.29 and is scheduled only on days when students are in session. Successful candidates will also have opportunities to apply for internal part-time and full-time positions as they become available.

Qualifications Required:

  • Grade twelve plus the completion of accredited Certified Education Assistant Certificate or equivalent recent experience supporting students with diverse needs (including physical, developmental, behavioural, or learning challenges).
  • Minimum of four (4) months' recent successful experience working with children in a structured classroom or program setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to respond to students with patience, consistency, and empathy, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  • Ability to learn and perform personal and specialized care procedures.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with teachers, school staff, and support service personnel, often with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement in sensitive situations.
  • Strong basic computer skills.
  • Physical capability to perform all duties associated with the position.
  • Must have a class 5 driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Interested individual are invited to submit their resume and supporting documentation (Proof of qualifications must accompany application), to Make a Future at .

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Tracey Ward, Human Resources Specialist-Support Staff at (250) 804-7842 or by email at .

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
  • Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
  • Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
  • Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
  • Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Teacher assistants usually require completion of a 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or other social science program.
  • Teacher assistants who help students with special needs usually require specialized training and experience.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Support students across district schools. Assist students with physical, developmental, behavioural, or learning challenges. Perform personal and specialized care procedures. Work effectively with teachers, school staff, and support service personnel. Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Perform all physical duties associated with the position

What you’ll need

Grade twelve education. Accredited Certified Education Assistant Certificate or equivalent recent experience supporting students with diverse needs. Minimum of four months of recent successful experience working with children in a structured classroom or program setting. Ability to respond to students with patience, consistency, and empathy. Ability to learn and perform personal and specialized care procedures. Ability to work effectively with teachers, school staff, and support service personnel. Strong basic computer skills. Physical capability to perform all job duties. Class 5 driver's license and reliable vehicle

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