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

Certified Education Assistant.

Permanent, part-time (29 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 workplace.
- 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 flexible 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

$29.37/hr certified Education Assistant

$25.83/hr non-certified Education Assistant For further information, please contact Heather English, Principal, (phone hidden).

Electronic applications are required from all applicants.

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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