Description
TEMPORARY EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Daaxiigan Sk’adaa Nee K-12 School
Start Date: Effective September 9, 2024 to June 27, 2025
Salary: $34.73 per hour, plus a certification premium of $1.00 when applicable
Hours of Work: 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 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: Wednesday, September 24, 2024 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.
