25-ea-040 Temporary Education Assistant

School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdaxʷ people. School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K'ómoks (Sayward), and χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Bute Inlet) First Nations.

**SUPPORT STAFF**

**Position**: Education Assistant (Braillist)

**Posting Number**: 25-EA-040

**Term**of** Employment**: Temporary to June 30, 2026

**Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Hours/Day/FTE**: 5.25 hours/day, 3 days a week

**Wage/Salary**: $31.05

**Deadline to Apply**: 4:00pm on Monday, September 8, 2025

**Join**Our** Team**

School District 72 is looking for a **Education Assistant (Braillist)** to join our team of professionals who strive to bring the district's learning beliefs to life.

School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students.

The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.

**About the Role**
- Implementation of a student's individual educational plan.
- Utilizes a wide range of equipment including adaptive/assistive technology specific to the field of visual impairment.
- Implements educational support programs designed by professionals such as a Vision Teacher, Orientation and Mobility Instructor, Speech Language Pathologists, Rehabilitation Therapists, Behaviour Consultants, and Audiologists.
- Assisting students with orientation and mobility training, the learning of Braille and appropriate technological adaptations.
- Assisting with the student's personal care.
- Implementation of behavioural management plans.
- Preparation of materials.
- Transportation of students to various programs and activities.
- Protecting and respecting the confidentiality of information.
- May be expected to directly supervise students in the pool as part of the swim program.
- Protecting and respecting the confidentiality of information.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Bring your Expertise**
- Two-year post-secondary diploma in Educational Assistant training (or relevant discipline) or an equivalent combination of relevant education (minimum one year) and experience.
- Successful completion of a recognized Braille Transcribers course.
- Working knowledge of the district child abuse protocol and reporting procedures.
- Current CPI (Crisis, Prevention, and Intervention) certification.
- Computer literacy and experience with technological assists.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in professional development opportunities as provided by the district.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships, working collaboratively in a team environment at all times.
- Working knowledge of reading and writing software programs (Microsoft 365).
- Ability to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action within the limits of established methods and procedures.
- Ability to effectively interact and establish positive rapport with students.
- Ability to communicate effectively using tact, discretion, and diplomacy, while maintaining confidentiality in all matters related to the school district.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Sufficient physical capabilities, stamina, and coordination to perform the duties of the position to the required standard.

**Contribute to Our Success**

The Campbell River School District proudly developed a strategic plan for 2024-2028 that prioritized the following:

- Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives
- Student-Centred Learning Environments
- Evolving for Tomorrow

The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District:

- Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices.
- Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
- Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

**Join**Our** Community**
Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and endless opp