Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is pleased to share that we are looking to hire dedicated Education Assistants (EAs), to join our district and team, in a casual capacity. Under the general direction of the principal or designate, Education Assistants play a crucial role in supporting the educational success and well-being of students within the district. NLPS resides within the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as and Stz'uminus First Nations and is a proud community partner with the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the Mid Island Metis Nation.

Employing more than 2,200 professionals all committed to the education of more than 15,000 students, all NLPS staff are integral to the excellent education system and the positive workplaces within the district; Learn more about who we are and what we offer on our website at Assist in the implementation of instructional programs for designated students by monitoring, observing, recording and reporting on behavioural, learning and personal patterns. Assist students, individually and in small groups, with learning activities and/or independent study projects. Assist with supervision of individual or small groups of students, during the temporary absence of teachers.

Support learning and skill development activities in worksite and community-based settings. Assist professional staff to adapt/modify curriculum and resource material and adapt strategies to accommodate individual learner needs and/or styles. Assist in the collection of data and maintaining student records for the purpose of evaluating student progress.

Provides information to teacher for home/school formal/informal communications. Provide behaviour support and, when necessary,



apply physical restraint following the district’s policies and procedures. Carry out personal and health care plans as directed. support occupational and physical therapists, including feeding, dressing and undressing, toileting, cleaning or washing child or clothing and lifting into and out of wheelchairs, buses and cars.

Support speech and language pathologists, vision and hearing-impaired specialists and nurses in the delivery of required services. follow established protocol regarding administration of medicine and/or medical procedures. operate, service, adjust, and sanitize specialized personal and medical care equipment. Prepare classroom and plan activities by gathering resources, including organizing and participating in field trips. Operate or assist students in the operation of personal computers and other specialized instructional equipment/technology.

Communicate with students using sign language, Braille or other specialized skills as required. Participate in meetings, planning and liaison with parents, District staff and health professionals, as directed. High school graduation or the equivalent.

Successful completion of a recognized Post Secondary Special Education Assistant program, or a Degree/Diploma in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of sign language and/or Braille.

Assignment : Casual On-Call, Monday - Friday, picking up work as and when required based on operational needs and as per the current Collective Agreement.

Wage : $31.78 per hour, with an additional 10.8% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public

Schools is an equal prospect employer, committed to merit-based hiring and equitable employment practices. #

📌 Education Assistants (Casual) (Nanaimo)
🏢 Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools - School District 68
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