Description
Under the supervision of the School Principal and Learning Assistance Teacher, the Education Assistant
position will provide support to students, contributing to the safe learning environment and quality
education program that meets the individual needs and curriculum goals for students. In addition, the
Education Assistant will support classroom teachers and OSCS with the delivery of both teaching and
non-instructional tasks to support the development of the students. Implementing socialization strategies
and life skills education for students is also a component of this position. The Education Assistant will act
as a role model and will contribute to maintaining the collective harmony in the school. The Education
Assistant will work with the classroom teacher to meet the criteria of student IEPs as designated.
Core Competencies:
• Accountability • Decision making • Teamwork
• Adaptability • Organizational and Relationship building • Problem solving
• Communication • Planning and organizing
Duties/Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities and Work Performed
• Assists students with integration into the classroom and school setting.
• Carries out work within developed structures and plans, being consistent with expectations set for
student.
• Facilitates student learning individually and in small group with assignments and learning
concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher (e.g. Read Well Intervention groups,
Dibels, Ability Groups, Reading Mastery, Math groups).
• Monitors and reports student progress to classroom teacher.
• Accompanies and supervises students during activities in school gym, playground, on field trips,
during recess, at noon hour or during the day.
• Supports the implementation of a student’s individual education plan.
• Supports the implementation of student’s behavioral management plans.
• Protects and respects the confidentiality of information.
• Assists with the breakfast and lunch program as per scheduling.
• Provides supervision as per schedule provided.
• Provides Learning assistance for students with special needs.
• Provides one on one support for select students during Okanagan language, math, science and
socials.
• Assists with the implementation of student daily goals/needs.
• Provides support to clubs identified as requiring support at school.
• Provides information to teacher for home/school formal/informal communications.
• Produces materials and implements strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles.
• Assists with development of instructional learning resources.
• Reviews and reinforces learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed
by the teacher/team to help students master concepts and skills.
• Shares relevant information
• Assists with annual year end celebration.
• Assists with Physical Education program at school.
• Provides skill development activities as directed by Learning Assistance Teacher and Classroom
Teacher.
Decision Making
The Education Assistant will make decisions regarding pertinent information to report back to classroom
teacher regarding student support and interventions. Decisions will include the following:
• Share relevant information about the performance and behavior of individual learners to support
IEP goals, transition, and program design.
• Carry out functional (informal) assessment activities to assist the teacher in developing learner
profiles.
• Observe and document learner strengths, achievements, and needs through daily learning
activities.
• Gather relevant information through working with student or students to provide feedback into the
planning process.
• Assists in the collection of data for the purpose of evaluating student progress.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Academic/Educational Requirements
• Grade 12
Other Certification, Licenses, Designations and/or Training
• Certified Education Assistant
Specific Job Skills and Levels required:
• Basic computer skills
• Microsoft word and excel
• Pecs Program (if required)
Minimum Level of Experience
• 1 year
Assets:
• Experience working with children (3-15 yrs of age)
• Youth worker
• Alcohol and Drug worker
Working Conditions:
• Safe work environment
• Drug and alcohol-free workplace
• Busy, engaging work tasks
• Changing, fast-paced environment
Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants as per section 21 of the Human Rights Code.
*All Penticton Indian Band employees are encouraged to learn about the culture, language and
customs of the Okanagan people and must be willing to continuously upgrade their skills and
knowledge and further their formal education.
The Penticton Indian Band offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a great
team and respectful work environment. If you are qualified and looking for an exciting and rewarding
career, please send a resume and cover letter to the attention of:
Armando O. Lopez, HR Manager
Penticton Indian Band
Mail: 841 Westhills Drive
Penticton, BC V2A 0E8
Fax: (250) 493-2882
Email: jobs@pib.ca
In Person: PIB Administration Offices - 841 Westhills Drive, Penticton, BC
The Penticton Indian Band provides equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of race, national or ethnic
origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, political belief, creed, disability that
does not prohibit performance of essential job functions or that cannot be accommodated, or conviction for which
a pardon has been granted. However, where two or more applicants have comparable or equivalent skills and
qualifications, preference shall be given, in the following order, to persons with specific knowledge of and/or
experience with Sn’Pink’tn(Penticton) language (N’syilxcen), culture, history and customs; persons of Aboriginal,
Métis or Inuit ancestry; and all others. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for
interview will be contacted.
