Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is now accepting external applications for:

Certified Education Assistant

Permanent, part-time (27 hr/wk)

Effective September 8, 2026.

The Education Assistant is a member of a school or district team, and who participates in the development and delivery of support services to individuals or small group(s) of students under the supervision of a Teacher or Principal and in a manner that reflects the District's policy regarding inclusion.

Duties

- Participating in Individual Educational Planning, school based team meetings, parent meetings, Open Houses, etc., which are relevant to the student(s) with whom they are directly involved as requested.
- Follow all student safety plans as written.
- Providing instructional support, behavior management support and record keeping support (i.e. home/school communication book, journals, charting and observations, etc.) as directed).
- Assisting in adapting classroom materials.
- Support student independence in use of appropriate accommodations to access curriculum.
- With appropriate training, may assist with delivery of medical procedures, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech programs as prescribed by professionals.
- May supervise students on school outings.
- Assisting with development and maintenance of community work experience placements for students with identified special needs.
- Assisting students with personal care needs (i.e. toileting, dressing, eating, mobility, communicating and facilitating participation in activities)



as outlined by health professionals (i.e. OP, PT, Nursing Support Services).
- Working with assistive technologies, including computers, peripherals and a variety of software applications (i.e. Microsoft 365 accessibility features, Kurzweil, Clicker 5, Co-Writer, Dragon Naturally Speaking, or others as identified by the school-based team).
- Actively support independence for all learners.
- Supporting all students in completion of teacher-designed and directed activity with a large group in a classroom.
- Behaving in a manner that respects the sensitivity and confidentiality of all information related to staff and students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

- Demonstrates a genuine interest in and understanding of students with diverse abilities and disability.
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision and/or within a complex team environment.
- Demonstrates an ability to manage personal behaviour in order to influence a positive outcome and de-escalated distress.
- Demonstrates a high level of adaptability and responsibility.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.




- Maintains a adaptable and co-operative manner.
- Provide proactive, trauma-informed care while modelling respect and empathy.

Training and Experience

- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Appropriate post secondary training (i.e. Special Education Assistant Program or a diploma in counseling, social work, child care or education). Certified candidates will have completed a one year certificate of Education Assistant Program. Non-certified may include certificate or diploma in counselling, social work or early childhood education.
- Successful experience working with students with diverse abilities or disability, including low arousal or non-violent crisis intervention.
- Additional training in supporting students with diverse abilities or disability may be required.

Rate of Pay

As per the Collective Agreement 440

- $31.16/hr certified Education Assistant
- $27.40/hr non-certified Education Assistant

For further information, please contact Scott Sharun, Principal, .

Please note that interviews for this position will take place mid to end of August.

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (MST)

Thank you for your interest in School District 6. Please note, only candidates moving forward in this process will be contacted for an interview.

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc Nations. We honour the cultures, languages and First Nations people of these territories.

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