File: 23/24 – 98a February 7, 2024

JOB POSTING

POSITION : SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT – 28 hrs per week

Special Education Assistant 22.5 Hours per week

Special Education Assistant-LINKS 5.5 Hours per week

Starting Salary Range: $24.15 - $28.87 per hour (Effective July 1, 2023)

*Plus Benefit Package (as per CUPE Local 2145 Collective Agreement)

LOCATION : SMITHERS SECONDARY SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
• Education Assistant Certification or equivalent post-secondary training
• Minimum of one-year post-secondary training related to working with children with special needs;
• Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training) and POPARD (Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Behaviour Disorders) would be an asset
• One (1) year experience working with students with special needs in a K-12 educational environment
• Familiarity with computer software for students with special needs would be an asset

• Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action
• Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures
• Valid Class 5 – BC Driver’s Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers’ abstract
• Willing to carry out personal care procedures.Ensures that training is up to date if specific health care routines are required
• Physical ability to perform the required duties