Education Assistant - BCSD (Casual)

School District #41 (Burnaby); Burnaby; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnaby School District invites applications for an Education Assistant at the BC School for the Deaf (BCSD). You will support in the classroom, around the school, and in the community, assisting with behaviour management, curriculum implementation, social skills development, personal care, and physical assistance.

Qualifications include a recognized program in special needs assistance, one year of relevant experience, and fluency in American Sign Language (ASL). Rate of pay is $37.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized program in special needs assistance.
• One year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Behaviour management
• Curriculum implementation
• Social skills development
• Personal care
• Physical assistance

Skills

ASL fluency

Education

Certificate/diploma in special needs assistance

Job description

The Burnaby School District is seeking an Education Assistant to work at the BC School for the Deaf (BCSD).

Education Assistants are responsible for providing support in the classroom, around the school, and within the community. Specifically, assistance is provided in the following:

• Behaviour management
• Curriculum implementation
• Social skills development
• Personal care
• Physical assistance

To be considered, candidates must have the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a recognized program in special needs assistance;
• One (1) year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Rate of Pay = $37.25

The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.

Successful completion of a criminal record search is a legislated requirement and will be completed upon hire. We thank all applicants for this position, however, only those individuals under consideration will be contacted.