Help students with complex support needs through personal care, healthcare plans, and adaptive academic assistance. This Education Assistant role serves inclusive school communities.

Working under the classroom teacher and school principal, the Education Assistant supports students with autism, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, health conditions, and challenging behaviours. Duties include implementing IEP services, supporting life and social skills, adapting classroom materials, and documenting progress. Medical training provided by the employer or school district may support healthcare procedures and physical assistance. This temporary assignment lasts until the incumbent returns or June 25, 2027, during student school sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Implement healthcare plans for students with chronic conditions
- Assist with toileting, feeding, dressing,



transfers, and positioning
- Adapt classroom materials to reinforce educational programs
- Monitor behaviour and support positive behavioural strategies
- Assist educational programs using specialized equipment

Requirements:

- Recognized one-year Education Assistant Program certificate
- Minimum 180-hour supervised practicum in a school setting
- Autism course of at least 25 hours when applicable
- Ability to perform physical job requirements
- Ability to observe and document objectively

Bring compassionate care, adaptive support, and healthcare-plan implementation skills to students requiring complex educational assistance.

📌 Special Needs Education Assistant (Sparwood)
🏢 School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay)
📍 Sparwood