Education Assistant: Student Support & Inclusion

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 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.