Support complex student needs at St. Margaret’s School in Victoria through augmentative communication and individualized educational strategies. This temporary role runs Monday to Friday at 0.60 FTE.

The Complex Needs Educational Assistant works within SMS’s Personalized Learning & Enrichment Team. You will support communication, engagement, independence, regulation, personal care, and safety. The position serves students with complex learning, behavioural, sensory, medical, mobility, and self-regulation needs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Implement and monitor individualized education, behaviour, communication, health, and safety plans
- Facilitate communication using AAC systems, visual supports, and assistive technology
- Support self-regulation, transitions, sensory needs, mobility, and personal care
- Apply approved de-escalation,



physical assistance, and emergency-response methods
- Collaborate with teachers, families, specialists, and external providers confidentially

Requirements:

- Education Assistant training or equivalent complex-needs support experience
- At least one year implementing individualized communication systems, including AAC
- At least one year supporting students with complex needs
- Current first aid, CPR, and Criminal Record Check
- Required crisis intervention and student-specific safety training

Bring AAC, behaviour support, communication, and safety expertise to meaningful student participation at St. Margaret’s School.

📌 IB Complex Needs Educational Assistant (Canada)
🏢 St. Margaret's School
📍 Canada