Education Assistant - School & Student Support

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits

Job summary

The Vancouver Board of Education is seeking an Education Assistant to support school and student needs at Lord Strathcona Elementary. Start Date: Immediately.

This permanent, full-time position offers 6.5 hours per day and a salary of CAD 32.62 per hour plus extensive benefits and MPP. Responsibilities include implementing individualized programs, maintaining progress records, engaging with parents, coordinating with community agencies, supervising field trips, and supporting students with

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Disability support

Behaviour management

Education

Grade 12

Education Assistant program or related field

OFA Certificate

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

POPARD coursework

Second language

Job description

The Vancouver Board of Education is seeking an Education Assistant to support school and student needs at Lord Strathcona Elementary. Start Date: Immediately.

This permanent, full-time position offers 6.5 hours per day and a salary of CAD 32.62 per hour plus extensive benefits and MPP. Responsibilities include implementing individualized programs, maintaining progress records, engaging with parents, coordinating with community agencies, supervising field trips, and supporting students with