Communications Access Student Assistant, Castlegar

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Communications Access Student Assistant, Castlegar

Reporting to the School Chair, Academic Upgrading & Development, this position supports students with developmental disabilities in the Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness (SOAR) program. In a supportive environment, the Communications Access Student Assistant will support, motivate and communicate with student(s) in a professional, empathetic and confidential manner. They will work closely with SOAR instructors & instructional assistants to implement tools & strategies to enrich the student experience.

Location Castlegar Department Education Subdepartment School of Academic Upgrading and Dev Employee Group PPWC Recruitment Type Internal / External Appointment Type Temporary FTE 37 Hrs / Week 13 Desired Start Date 27/10/2025 End Date (if applicable) 19/12/2025 Closing Date 20/10/2025 Competition # 15089

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support to students with developmental disabilities including:

• Behaviour support for education-related activities
• Communication support
• Adaptive technology support
• Production support for alternate learning material formats
• Administrative support to the SOAR instructor(s)/instructional assistant(s)
• Additional duties as required based on student need

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a learning environment
• Ability to encourage, motivate and involve clients in classroom activities
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with families, educational personnel, social workers and resource workers, service providers and partners
• Discretion when dealing with confidential matters
• Excellent organizational skills

Education and Experience

• Completion of a Human Services program*
• Experience in a role working with people with developmental disabilities (minimum of 1 year of experience or combination of education and experience)
• Experience supporting mental health & wellness in the classroom

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

This is a temporary, part-time (37%) position, commencing October 27, 2025, and ending December 19, 2025, with the possibility of extension through the winter semester. The salary will be Pay Grade 7, $32.09 per hour in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.

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