Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting.
Facilitate student learning individually and in small groups under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
Monitor and report student progress to the classroom teacher.
Accompany and supervise students during school activities (gym, playground, field trips, recess, noon hour, and during the day).
Support implementation of students' individual education plans (IEPs).
Support implementation of behavioral management plans.
Protect and respect confidentiality of information.
Assist with the Breakfast program to ensure students have eaten.
Provide supervision during bus loading in the afternoon.
Provide learning assistance for students with special needs.
Provide one-on-one support for select students during Okanagan language, math, science, and socials.
Provide support to clubs identified as requiring supports at school.
Produce materials and implement strategies to accommodate individual learner needs and learning styles.
Assist with development of instructional learning resources.
Implement and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher/team.
Share relevant information to support IEP goals, transition, and program design.
Attend student IEP meetings and team/staff meetings when invited.
Document, monitor, and report to teacher/team on implementation of intervention programs.
Follow established reporting procedures.
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 students to provide feedback into the planning process.
Act as a role model and contribute to maintaining collective harmony in the school.
Implement socialization strategies and life skills education for students.
Maintain positive, supportive, professional relationships within the education community and with the PIB community
Requirements summary
Grade 12.
Certified Education Assistant.
Minimum 1 year working in a First Nation education setting.
Experience working with children (ages 4-13).
Knowledge of Okanagan language and culture.
Willingness to continuously upgrade skills and knowledge and further formal education.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet professional conduct standards
Grade 12Certified Education AssistantConfidentialityDocumentation and reportingSmall group instruction supportStudent integration supportMonitoring and reporting student progressSupervision of students during school activitiesIndividual Education Plan (IEP) supportBehavioral management plan supportBreakfast program supportBus loading supervisionLearning assistance for students with special needs
Job description
<p><strong>Penticton Indian Band </strong></p><p>R.R. #2, Site 80, Comp.19 Penticton, British Columbia Canada V2A 6J7 </p><p>Telephone: 250-493-0048 Fax: 250-493- 2882 </p><p>June 15, 2026 </p><p><strong>Employment</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Opportunity</strong><strong> </strong></p><p>The Penticton Indian Band (PIB) is currently seeking an ambitious and qualified individual to temporary fill the following position: </p><p><strong>Position</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Title: </strong><strong>Education</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Assistant</strong></p><p><strong>Classification: </strong>14 $ 24 – 31 (based on and credentials experience)</p><p><strong>Department: </strong>Education</p><p><strong>Responsible</strong><strong> </strong><strong>To: </strong>OSCS Principal</p><p><strong>Status: </strong>Full Time/Permanent</p><p><strong>Hours</strong><strong> </strong><strong>of</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Work: </strong>35 hrs/week</p><p><strong>Range: </strong>According to PIB Salary Grid</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Outma Sqilx'w Cultural School</p><p><strong>Closing</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Date: </strong><strong>Open</strong><strong> </strong><strong>until</strong><strong> </strong><strong>filled</strong></p><p><strong>Job</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Summary:</strong><strong> </strong></p><p>Under the supervision of the school principal, the Education Assistant position will provide support to children and to the classroom teacher, 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 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. </p><p><strong>Duties/Responsibilities:</strong><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Responsibilities</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Work</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Performed</strong><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Assists students with integration into the classroom and school setting. </li><li>Carries out work within developed structures and plans, being consistent with expectations set for student. </li><li>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). </li><li>Monitors and reports student progress to classroom teacher. </li><li>Accompanies and supervises students during activities in school gym, playground, on field trips, during recess, at noon hour or during the day. </li><li>Supports the implementation of a student's individual education plan. </li></ul><i>PIB Opportunities </i><ul><li>Supports the implementation of student's behavioral management plans. </li><li>Protects and respects the confidentiality of information. </li><li>Assists with the Breakfast program to ensure students have eaten. </li><li>Provides supervision during bus loading in the afternoon. </li><li>Provides Learning assistance for students with special needs. </li><li>Provides one on one support for select students during Okanagan language, math, science and socials. </li><li>Provides support to clubs identified as requiring supports at school. </li><li>Produces materials and implements strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles. </li><li>Assists with development of instructional learning resources. </li><li>Implements and reinforces learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher/team to help students master concepts and skills. </li><li>Shares relevant information </li><li>Assists with annual year end celebration. </li><li>Provides skill development activities such as cutting paper, pinch beads with two fingers, ripping paper, holding a pencil properly; basic hand eye coordination </li><li>Report to classroom teacher the progress of students regarding interventions and extra support.
One-on-one student support
Learning materials production
Implementing and reinforcing learning activities
Functional (informal) assessment
Observation and documentation of learner strengths and needs
Advocacy for conditions of success for students with special needs
Professional conduct with students, parents, and colleagues
Collaboration with teachers and teams
Socialization strategies
Life skills education
Okanagan language and culture knowledge
Keeps teacher up to date on the implementation of the program. </li><li>Attends student IEP meetings to provide insight into student progress regarding IEP goals and supports. </li><li>Attends team meetings and staff meetings when invited. </li><li>Documents, monitors and reports to teacher/team on implementation of intervention program. </li><li>Follows all established reporting procedures as developed by teacher or school administration. </li><li>Advocate for conditions of success for students with special needs. </li><li>Maintain positive, supportive, professional relationships within the education community and with the PIB community. </li><li>Meet standards of professional conduct in relation to students, parents, and colleagues. </li><li>Share relevant information about the performance and behavior of individual learners to support IEP goals, transition, and program design. </li><li>Carry out functional (informal) assessment activities to assist the teacher in developing learner profiles. </li><li>Observe and document learner strengths, achievements, and needs through daily learning activities. </li><li>Gather relevant information through working with student or students to provide feedback into the planning process. </li></ul><strong>Qualifications/Requirements:</strong><strong>Minimum</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Academic/Educational</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Requirements</strong><ul><li>Grade 12</li><li><strong>Other</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Certification,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Licenses,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Designations</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and/or</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Training</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Certified Education Assistant </li></ul><strong>Minimum</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Level</strong><strong> </strong><strong>of</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> </strong><ul><li>1 year working in a First Nation Education Setting</li><li><strong>Assets:</strong></li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with children (4-13 yrs of age) </li><li>Knowledge of Okanagan Language and culture </li></ul>All Penticton Indian Band employees are encouraged to learn about the culture, language and of the Okanagan people and must be willing to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge further their formal education. <p>The Penticton Indian Band offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as team and respectful work environment.
