Temporary Education Assistant (Contract)

Company

School District No. 50

Description

START DATE: As soon as possible until June 30, 2023
SALARY: $31.59 per hour
HOURS OF WORK: Temporary twenty (20) hours per week
The Education Assistant performs a variety of duties related to working with students and the preparation of
teaching materials. This position works under the supervision of the Principal and will in the course of duties
take direction from individual teachers.
Qualifications:
• Grade 12 graduation supplemented by one to two years of formal training in Special Education.
• Over six months to one year related experience.
• Ability to work with students in an instructional setting and in a one-on-one setting.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the exploration and discussion of information with internal
contracts.
• Ability to use judgement in applying rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and task analysis techniques desirable.
• Basic skills in computer operations.
• Operate equipment such as photocopying machines, audiovisual equipment, laminator and binding
machine.
• An understanding of local Indigenous history and culture as well as contemporary Indigenous issues.
• Recognize and respect the confidential nature of all information related to students, parents and staff.

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) hires on the basis of merit and is committed to
employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and/or other Indigenous ancestry who have
demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture.

Closing Date

Mar 16, 2023

How to Apply

For a full list of qualifications and typical duties, please consult the Handbook of CUPE Job Descriptions on the
District website, www.sd50.bc.ca.

Please forward applications to:
School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii)
PO Box 69, Village of Daajing Giids, BC
V0T 1S0
Facsimile: (250) 559-8849 – E-mail: hr@sd50.bc.ca