Educational Assistant – Special Needs (Term)
BULLETIN NUMBER: 440/P/26 DATE POSTED: August 26, 2026
SCHOOL: MONTEREY BOARD OFFICE
COMMENCING: September 8, 2026, to October 30, 2026, or one day prior to the return of the incumbent, whichever occurs first.
COMPENSATION: Educational Assistant 2 Payband $28.09 to $32.37
HOURS: 6.0 hours per day
JOB SUMMARY:
An Educational Assistant – Special Needs is required to support students in a Therapeutic Learning Space designed for land-
based, creative, and individualized learning. This space will provide holistic, wraparound supports for students ensuring they
remain engaged in meaningful education that prioritizes their well-being, strengths, and self-determination. This position will
support students’ physical, social, academic, and behavioural well-being; will introduce, reinforce and model life skills and
positive behaviour. There will be a focus on trauma informed practices, relational, project based and student-centered
programming and this position will integrate Indigenous perspectives, assist in the implementation of strategies for student
growth and development and will provide care and supervision of students. This position supports the strategic actions of the
Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
As the Educational Assistant – Special Needs, you will:
- Support development of skills and growth, fostering independence under the direction and instruction of the school
administration, classroom and student service teacher(s), and clinicians for individual or groups of students.
- Implement student specific plans and articulated student programming.
- Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
- Perform a variety of record-keeping procedures as required.
- Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional time.
- Preparation and organization of materials and equipment, for student specific plans and articulated student programming,
as directed.
- Assist students with mobility as needed and required.
- In collaboration with Therapeutic Learning Staff, integrate Indigenous perspectives and support land-based learning,
restorative approaches, and project-based learning models
- Employ strategies to support personal safety when working with students by understanding and being prepared for the
work environment. Utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):
- Completion of Educational Assistant diploma AND a minimum of two (2) years working with children of all ages; preference
will be given to those who have experience working with children with physical, cognitive and /or behavioural challenges
OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary education training and experience.
- First Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days).
- Completion of Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States (WEVAS), Working Safely with Students, and Respect
In School or equivalent training is required.
- Completion of Trauma Informed Care course preferred; TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools) training is ideal.
- Knowledge and experience in applying developmentally appropriate strategies to support the physical, social, behavioural
and academic needs of students demonstrated ability to adapt to changing and work as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with Indigenous worldviews, histories and cultural perspectives in educational settings.
- Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with students, on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
