Education Assistant – GidGalang Kuuyas Naay Secondary

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50

JOB OPPORTUNITY

TEMPORARY EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Gidgalang Kuuyas Naay Secondary School

START DATE: Effective September 2, 2025 to the return of the incumbent or no

later than June 26, 2026

SALARY: $34.74 per hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00 when applicable

HOURS OF WORK: Thirty-two and a half (32.5) 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 a student in an instructional setting.

• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the exploration and discussion of information with internal

contacts.

• 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.

• Recognize and respect the confidential nature of all information related to students, parents

and staff.

• An understanding of local Indigenous history and culture as well as contemporary Indigenous

issues.

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.

If no qualified applicants are identified, the position may be filled on a temporary basis with a

candidate who may lack some of the minimum qualifications.

Please forward applications to: Selection Committee

Haida Gwaii School District No. 50

PO Box 69 - Village of Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0

Facsimile: (250) 559-8473 - E-mail: hr@sd50.bc.ca

Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM

The Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 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.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.