2024-2025 Casual On Call - Education Assistant - Creston Family of Schools
2024-2025 Casual On Call - Education Assistant - Creston Family of Schools
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08-04-2025
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Job Description
Kootenay Lake School District is looking for qualified candidates to work on an as needed basis as Casual /OnCall Education Assistants for the Creston area Family of Schools.
Qualified candidates will be considered for placement on the established casual list. All awarded applicants will be required to join the CUPE Local 748 Union and have a Criminal Record Check submitted by the employer.
*This posting is for external applicants only. If you are a current CUPE employee for SD8 please apply to the CUPE Callout RegistrationJob Posting.
CASUAL EDUCATION ASSISTANTS
Applicants will have graduated from a minimum one year program for Education Assistants from a recognized community or technical program or have a minimum of one 1 year college level training in the Human Services field with a focus on training in behavior management and students with special needs.
For further clarification refer to: Roles and Responsibilities of Teachers and Teacher Assistants/Education Assistants: (BCTF/CUPE Joint Paper) EDUCATION ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Summary:
The incumbent is assigned to the school based team to provide specialized support for students with identified special needs as directed by the Principal. Must be flexible in assignments. It is expected that all employees will follow district communication protocols and maintain confidentiality. The ability to communicate and work as a team player is essential.
Job Requirements:
1. College of the Rockies SPEDA course; Selkirk College Classroom and Community Support Worker Program and/or equivalent College Program recognized by other School Districts in the Province or a minimum of one 1 year college level training in the Human Services field with a focus on training in behaviour management students with special needs.
2. Ability to work effectively with students and adults.
3. Ability to communicate appropriately with other staff members students and parents as directed.
4. Ability to be part of a collaborative team maintaining a professional attitude and confidentiality in working relationships with all school personnel students parents and the public.
5. Ability to work as part of school based planning team as required see Special Services District Handbook page 7 and Collective Agreement page 101.
6. Ability to be flexible and work with minimal supervision.
7. May be required to dispense approved medications as prescribed by the students doctor in accordance with Board Policy No. 310 (September 22 1998 and be required to sign Request for Medication Form attached thereto. Training will be provided.
8. Ability to work with noncompliant students in a nonconfrontational manner.
9. Training in nonviolent crisis intervention will be provided.
10. Childrelated team requirements and special skills needed will be identified for special assignments. Any special skills required will be outlined on the specific Job Duties portion of the Job Description.
11. May be required to have a valid B.C. (Class 5 Drivers License.
12. Must have understanding and knowledge of safe work practices.
13. Perform other job related duties as may be assigned.
*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working with our students.
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