Deafblind Intervenor — In-Person School & Student Support

School District #39 (Vancouver); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Vancouver Employee Savings Plan

Extended Health

Dental

Group Life

Long Term Disability

Vacation

Gratuity Days

Job summary

Vancouver School Board (VSB) is seeking an Education Assistant – Deafblind Intervenor for Oppenheimer Elementary School. The role is 100% in-person within VSB schools, with a September–June schedule and 6.5 hours per day, five days a week.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $32.62 plus a 5% second language premium and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications include Grade 12, Education Assistant training or related field, and Deafblind Intervenor credentials.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and successful completion of Education Assistant program or related field and over two (2) months of experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Post-secondary coursework and/or training as Deafblind Intervenor required
• Sound knowledge and related experience working with students with disabilities, diverse abilities, intellectual, behavioural and/or physical abilities
• Sound knowledge of education/developmental psychology and behaviour management
• Ability to effectively assist students in behaviour management, individual skill development, and the integration process
• Required to have ability to provide personal care and/or nurse delegated duties to meet students’ requirements and able to lift and position students of varying weights
• Must possess or be willing to operate an Occupational First Aid (OFA) certificate and will be required to perform Occupational First Aid if assigned by the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a senior member of the team, contribute to the development and implement individual programs and contracts for students who are unable to function in a regular classroom setting
• Evaluate and maintain records of student progress through communication log; discuss with team members any changes which may be made to an individual student's program
• Communicate and engage with community agencies as required
• Participate in a wide variety of field trips, sports, social, recreational and craft activities
• Support students in community-based programming such as work experience, travel training, and relevant community outings
• Provide support to students with respect to their social and emotional problems
• Supervise students, as required, and deal with disciplinary problems as they occur
• Prepare instructional aid materials; set up and operate instructional aid equipment
• Provide School & Student Support to assist the school as assigned
• Perform other work within the job band as assigned

Skills

Behaviour management

Team communication

Student support

Education

Grade 12

Education Assistant program or related field

Deafblind Intervenor training

Job description

Vancouver School Board (VSB) is seeking an Education Assistant – Deafblind Intervenor for Oppenheimer Elementary School. The role is 100% in-person within VSB schools, with a September–June schedule and 6.5 hours per day, five days a week.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $32.62 plus a 5% second language premium and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications include Grade 12, Education Assistant training or related field, and Deafblind Intervenor credentials.