Education Assistant - School and Student Support A - Lord Strathcona Elementary

Vancouver School Board; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits

MPP

Job summary

The Vancouver School Board invites applications for an Education Assistant at Lord Strathcona Elementary to support students with diverse needs and to assist school staff in implementing individualized programs.

This permanent, two full-time position requires 6.5 hours per day. Immediate start date; experience with disabilities, behavior management, and strong English communication are essential. Salary is $32.62 per hour with extensive benefits and MPP.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and completion of an Education Assistant program or related field with 2+ months of experience or equivalent
• Experience with students with disabilities and behavior management
• Ability to provide personal care and lift/position students
• Excellent English communication, oral and written
• OFA certificate and CPI/MANDT training or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Provide school and student support as assigned
• Under supervision implement individual programs for students in need
• Evaluate and maintain records of student progress and discuss changes with the team
• Support parent engagement by organizing workshops and events
• Coordinate with community agencies as required
• Organize and participate in field trips and activities
• Support students in community-based programming and travel training
• Manage students' social and emotional challenges and behavior
• Supervise students and handle disciplinary problems
• Prepare instructional aids and operate equipment
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Student support

English communication

Team collaboration

Behavior management

First aid

Education

Grade 12 completion

Education Assistant program or related field

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPI / MANDT training

Job description

The Vancouver Board of Education welcomes applications for:

Education Assistant

(School & Student Support A)

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Lord Strathcona Elementary

Position Type: Permanent, two (2) full-time positions available

Hours: 6.5 hours per day

Salary: $32.62 per hour + extensive benefits and MPP

Only applicants who are fully qualified will be considered for this position

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.

The Vancouver School Board (VSB) is an exciting, progressive, and dynamic school district providing a rich array of educational opportunities for learners from kindergarten to adult. VSB has 110 educational sites and more than 8,000 employees, represented by 14 bargaining units and exempt staff. Vancouver schools have an excellent reputation as being diverse and inclusive. VSB enrolls nearly 50,000 students of which, nearly 5% identify as being of Indigenous ancestry. VSB respects, prioritizes, and supports Indigenous ways of knowing and learning.

The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence. The distinct makeup of the VSB community strives to support the inclusion of all voices. You may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to our diverse student community.

In this position, you will:

• Provide school & student support to assist school as assigned
• Under the direction of a senior member of the team, implement individual programs and contracts for students who are unable to function in a regular classroom setting
• Evaluate and maintain records of student progress; discuss with team members any changes which may be made to an individual student's program
• Support parent engagement by organizing workshops and events
• Coordinate with community agencies as required
• Organize and 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
• Manage verbal and/or physical “acting out” behaviour
• Supervise students, as required, and deal with disciplinary problems as they occur
• Prepare instructional aid materials; set up and operates instructional aid equipment
• Perform other work within the job band as required

Qualifications :

• Completion of Grade 12
• Completion of a recognized Education Assistant program or related field and over two (2) months of experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Sound knowledge and related experience working with students with disabilities, diverse abilities, intellectual, behaviour, and/or physical abilities
• Sound knowledge of educational/developmental psychology and behaviour management
• Ability to provide personal care and/or nurse delegated duties to meet students' requirements
• Ability to lift and position students of varying weights required
• Ability to effectively assist students in behavior management, individual skill development, and the integration process
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid Certificate and will be required to perform Occupational First Aid duties if assigned by the Principal. OFA attendants may, at the direction of Employee Services, be required to perform emergency coverage at other locations
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (e.g. CPI or MANDT)
• The following are considered to be an asset:
  • An excellent practicum or work evaluation
  • Experience using techniques of Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Completion of POPARD coursework
  • Ability to speak a second language

Itinerant Assignment:

A School & Student Support worker is hired to work throughout the Vancouver School District and not for a particular school or a restricted set of duties. Although in posted vacancies specific reference may be made to a school and to the duties associated with that assignment, Employee Services may transfer staff within the system in certain circumstances as deemed appropriate.

This posting is ongoing until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Your application must include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Reports/Evaluations: Recent EA graduates must include all Practicum Reports
• References-name, phone number and email address of direct supervisors
  • Recent EA Graduates (5 in total):
• Supervisors from your practicum(s) and
• Supervisor/Manager from your last two places of employment
  • Experienced EAs: current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator and/or your most recent employer. We do not accept friends or teaching colleagues as references.

Additional Information:

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (VSB) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please email [e-mail] .