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 setting, 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.

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

Criminal Record Clearance, Ministry of Justice

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

This is a temporary, part-time (28%-37.5%) position, commencing September 3, 2026, and ending December 18, 2026, with the possibility of extension through the winter semester. Salary will be Pay Grade 7, $32.09 per hour in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.

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📌 Communications Access Student Assistant, Nelson (British Columbia)
🏢 Selkirk College
📍 British Columbia