Education Assistant C2425/140
Saanich School District
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Victoria, BC
Contract type: Full time
Current Shift: 8:40am- 2:48pm Monday to Friday
(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)10 months per year while regular classes are in session
Additional minutes per day are included in the‘Current Shift’schedule above, which staff are expected to work daily in lieu of the spring break closure week in order to allow employees in continuing and temporary assignments to be paid their regular pay during the spring closure week as per Letter of Understanding-Spring Closure Week.
Pay Rate: $28.47 (any continuing employee awarded a temporary position will receive the continuing rate of pay for the position)
This positionisentitledto collaboration time as outlined in the 2022-2025 Letter of Understanding -Support Staff Learning Improvement Fund.
End Date: June 26, 2025
Job Description
CLASSIFICATION POSITION
School Support Worker Education Assistant -
Learning Services
Summary
Under direction of a teacher or School Administrator, provides support to students with social, emotional, physical and academic needs.
DUTIES
Implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by assisting the team with planning, researching, adapting and collecting materials
Provides direct educational classroom support to students in various classrooms
Participates as a member of the School Based Team to plan for, implement and evaluate the
social, emotional, physical and academic needs of students
Collects student learning and behavioural data (eg. records, reports, plans, including functional assessment data)
Assists students during dysregulation using non-violent crisis intervention strategies
Monitor and supports students’ behaviour during daily arrival, class changes, dismissal, in lunchroom and playground and on field trips and a variety of settings in the community
Assists school and district staff in evaluating students for social, emotional, physical and academic progress
Observes, monitors and documents health, behavioural and academic changes/progress of student(s), emotional, physical and academic needs
Assists students in carrying out programs as set out by District Staff (e.g. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist and Psychologist)
Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction
Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to students using specialized equipment and resources (e.g. computers, F.M., switches, communication boards, basic sign language, oral interpretive skills); troubleshoots and programs such equipment
Provides information to appropriate staff regarding student specific program needs (e.g. safety, health, academic, emotional and social needs)
Dispenses medications and carries out procedures as outlined in the health care plan or the Medication Administration Form
Acts as an advocate for student(s) and assists with communication
Advises supervisor of any unusual student comments or behaviour patterns
Supports students in the development of self-esteem, personal skills, hobbies and interests
Provides life skills training (e.g. hygiene, cooking, shopping, banking, working)
Provides support with mobility, lifts and transfers, and personal care (e.g. toileting, menses, clothing, catheterization, oral and tube feeds, diapers)
Assists with the behavior support of students (e.g. clarify expected behaviour, support self-regulation, develop social skills)
Assists students during times of dysregulation using non-physical crisis intervention strategies
Monitors student work and assists students with work completion.
Monitors class/students when teacher is out of the room for short periods of time
Transports and supports student(s) at community-based activities
Organizes and monitors the safe arrival, departure and emergency evacuation and care of students by maintaining site, road and traffic safety procedures
Provides preventative and emergency response care for students as outlined in the Health Care Plan (e.g. seizures, choking, other health problems)
Compiles information and materials for meetings with parents and school/district staff and participates in same
Follows District Policy and Procedures related to privacy and confidentiality
Qualifications
Grade 12
Education Assistant and Community Support Worker Certificate, or equivalent
One year related experience in a supervised work environment
Specialized relevant skills (e.g. POPARD Intro to ASD, Behaviour Support, Non-Violent Intervention, Basic Sign Language)
Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate
Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License (where transportation of students is required)
Working knowledge of computer software and hardware
Demonstrated use of alternative communication strategies and effective behaviour intervention
January 2022
March 2008
(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)10 months per year while regular classes are in session
Additional minutes per day are included in the‘Current Shift’schedule above, which staff are expected to work daily in lieu of the spring break closure week in order to allow employees in continuing and temporary assignments to be paid their regular pay during the spring closure week as per Letter of Understanding-Spring Closure Week.
Pay Rate: $28.47 (any continuing employee awarded a temporary position will receive the continuing rate of pay for the position)
This positionisentitledto collaboration time as outlined in the 2022-2025 Letter of Understanding -Support Staff Learning Improvement Fund.
End Date: June 26, 2025
Job Description
CLASSIFICATION POSITION
School Support Worker Education Assistant -
Learning Services
Summary
Under direction of a teacher or School Administrator, provides support to students with social, emotional, physical and academic needs.
DUTIES
Implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by assisting the team with planning, researching, adapting and collecting materials
Provides direct educational classroom support to students in various classrooms
Participates as a member of the School Based Team to plan for, implement and evaluate the
social, emotional, physical and academic needs of students
Collects student learning and behavioural data (eg. records, reports, plans, including functional assessment data)
Assists students during dysregulation using non-violent crisis intervention strategies
Monitor and supports students’ behaviour during daily arrival, class changes, dismissal, in lunchroom and playground and on field trips and a variety of settings in the community
Assists school and district staff in evaluating students for social, emotional, physical and academic progress
Observes, monitors and documents health, behavioural and academic changes/progress of student(s), emotional, physical and academic needs
Assists students in carrying out programs as set out by District Staff (e.g. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist and Psychologist)
Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction
Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to students using specialized equipment and resources (e.g. computers, F.M., switches, communication boards, basic sign language, oral interpretive skills); troubleshoots and programs such equipment
Provides information to appropriate staff regarding student specific program needs (e.g. safety, health, academic, emotional and social needs)
Dispenses medications and carries out procedures as outlined in the health care plan or the Medication Administration Form
Acts as an advocate for student(s) and assists with communication
Advises supervisor of any unusual student comments or behaviour patterns
Supports students in the development of self-esteem, personal skills, hobbies and interests
Provides life skills training (e.g. hygiene, cooking, shopping, banking, working)
Provides support with mobility, lifts and transfers, and personal care (e.g. toileting, menses, clothing, catheterization, oral and tube feeds, diapers)
Assists with the behavior support of students (e.g. clarify expected behaviour, support self-regulation, develop social skills)
Assists students during times of dysregulation using non-physical crisis intervention strategies
Monitors student work and assists students with work completion.
Monitors class/students when teacher is out of the room for short periods of time
Transports and supports student(s) at community-based activities
Organizes and monitors the safe arrival, departure and emergency evacuation and care of students by maintaining site, road and traffic safety procedures
Provides preventative and emergency response care for students as outlined in the Health Care Plan (e.g. seizures, choking, other health problems)
Compiles information and materials for meetings with parents and school/district staff and participates in same
Follows District Policy and Procedures related to privacy and confidentiality
- Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job
Qualifications
Grade 12
Education Assistant and Community Support Worker Certificate, or equivalent
One year related experience in a supervised work environment
Specialized relevant skills (e.g. POPARD Intro to ASD, Behaviour Support, Non-Violent Intervention, Basic Sign Language)
Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate
Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License (where transportation of students is required)
Working knowledge of computer software and hardware
Demonstrated use of alternative communication strategies and effective behaviour intervention
- Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
January 2022
March 2008
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