26-99 Education Assistant - Special Education - Sign Language Specialist - TEMPORARY
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Job Code: 4043091
School District No. 33 (Chilliwack)
**UNION VACANCY NOTICE **
(To be posted on all bulletin boards in the District)
26-99 June 1 2 , 202 6
Competition Number Date of Distribution
Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future __www.makeafuture.ca and include a cover letter and resume by **12:00 pm, ****Fri ****day, June 1 ****9 ****, 202 ****6 ****. **
Effective: September 8 , 2026 until no later than June 25, 2027
Description: Education Assistant Special Needs -**TEMPO ****RARY **
(Sign Language Specialist)
Location: Student Services Department
Hourly Rate: $31.16 plus 5 % for Sign Language Specialist
Shift (subject to change): 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Hours per Day/Week: 7 hours per day / 35 hours per week
Months per year: 10
Deadline Date: **June 19, ****2026 **
Qualifications, experience, training as per class specification. For further information, contact Salvina Sharp, District Principal of Student Services Department.
Please Note**:** Interested staff members should apply****through Make A Future at__www.makeafuture.com****and include an updated resume stating experience, qualifications, and at least two current professional references, relating to the class specification.
EDUCATIONASSISTANT(SPECIAL EDUCATION)
Job Band: 9
Division: 5 (Assistants)
Reports to: Principal****or designate
** Job Summary **
With minimal direction by a classroom teacher or administrator, the Education Assistant –Special Education provides assistance to teachers and special needs students. He/she works cooperatively with other employees, parents, students and public.
**Duties and Responsibilities **
- Works with students on a one to one or small group basis to reinforce instruction by the teacher.
- Assists with student supervision and classroom management.
- Assists student with the development of personal independence and self-care, including feeding, dressing, toileting and mobility.
- Lifts or assists other staff with lifting and/or positioning students.
- Performs procedures as directed by a Health Care professional such as catheterization, tube feeding and seizure management.
- Administers student medication as directed by the Principal or Health Care professional.
- Administers First Aid to students.
- Assists with the occupational/physiotherapy program with direction by an occupational/physiotherapist.
- Encourages development of social and life skills by demonstration and positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviour.
- Confers with special education and classroom teachers and parents to determine student needs and progress.
- Cleans, disinfects and washes all therapy equipment, toys, appliances and cupboards.
- Assists with food purchase, preparation, and cleanup of kitchen.
- Assists with integration of students into regular classes.
- Assists with implementation and monitoring of behaviour management programs, including observation, record keeping and follow-up.
- Provides transportation to students for school related activities.
- Adapts instructional materials to the specific needs of a student or students, such as simplifying instructions or student responses.
- Assists with preparation and marking of instructional materials such as worksheets and tests.
- Assists with distribution and collection of materials and equipment for students.
**Equipment Used **
Photocopier, computer, audio and video equipment, power tools, sewing machine, laundry equipment, and other specialized and classroom related equipment.
**Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills **
- High school diploma and special education assistant certificate or equivalent.
- A valid Class 5 driver's license.
- Basic knowledge of computer functions.
- A valid Safety Oriented First Aid certificate.
- Knowledge of psychosocial issues of special needs students.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Workers' Compensation Board regulations.
- Ability to extend and model patience, care, tolerance and understanding.
- Ability to apply behavior management strategies to a given situation.
- Ability to respond to violent behavior.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to use tact, diplomacy and human relations skills for frequent contacts of a difficult, specialized or sensitive nature for such purposes as influencing, persuading or securing the co-operation of others when dealing with the public, parents, staff and students.
April 29, 2014
Combination of EA-Special Needs and EA-Physical Needs
Education Assistant – Special Education
SIGN LANGUAGE SPECIALIST ̶**PRIVATE **
Division: 5**(Assistants****)**
**IN ADDITION ** to his/her regular Job Description of Education Assistant, a Sign Language Specialist designation encompasses the following:
**Duties and Responsibilities **
- Interprets oral language using prescribed sign language.
- Assists students in the use of sign language.
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of sign language.
**Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills **
- Successful completion of a certified Interpreter's course.
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Posted On
June 12, 2026 10:34 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
June 19, 2026 12:00 PM PST/PDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time, Contract/Term
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
Chilliwack
School/Location
Student Services
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Salary
$31.16
Employment Start Date
September 08, 2026
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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26-99 Education Assistant - Special Education - Sign Language Specialist - TEMPORARY
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