Elementary (K-7) Educational Assistants (On-Calls) - Vancouver Christian School - Metro Vancouver

Society of Christian Schools in BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Vancouver is seeking Educational Assistants on-call for elementary students. The role involves advocating for student needs, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with teachers to support learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will have EA Certification and experience working with special needs students. Join a vibrant community focusing on Christ-centered education.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant program or extensive equivalent experience.
• One thousand hours of documented ABA training with professional certification.
• Experience with students having special needs.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for students' needs.
• Maintain confidentiality in all communications.
• Assist in classroom activities for students with learning differences.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Advocacy for students

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

EA Certification or equivalent

Degree/Diploma in related field

Job description

Overview

Elementary (K-7) Educational Assistants (On-Calls)

Employment Type : full-time

Compensation Range : $160 per day ($26.67 per hour)

Date Posted : 18 January 2025

Who We Are

Vancouver Christian School is a large, diverse K-12 school located in East Vancouver, British Columbia. A vibrant and close-knit community of 900 students, VCS is a proud leader in Christian education celebrating over 70 years of history in the region. From the early days of our Christian Reformed roots to the building of a new, modern campus in the heart of Vancouver, VCS is dedicated to preparing students for a life of transformation and service through excellent, Christ-centred education.

Join our Educational Assistants Team

VCS is accepting applications for Educational Assistant on-calls working with elementary students. The Educational Assistant on-call is supervised by the Educational Support Services Coordinator and works with teachers to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Be an advocate for students and their needs
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with coordinators, teachers, students, and parents
• Work with teachers to facilitate the participation of all students with learning differences in classroom activities
• Collaborate with teachers, counsellors, ESS team members, and other support personnel to serve the needs of the students
• Provide support to the student individually or in small groups in the classroom and / or outside the classroom in the least intrusive environment for students and peers
• Encourage and support the student in responsible ways so that the student’s emotional, intellectual, and social development will be enhanced
• Participate in school-based team meetings
• Assist in adapting situations, environment, materials, and activities so that the student can be successful
• Implement the planned strategies to help students reach the goals as outlined on the student’s IEP
• Assist in developing and implementing a behaviour support plan, when necessary
• Consult with classroom teachers and / or ESS Coordinator to receive feedback and suggestions
• Keep anecdotal records, work samples, etc. to document student progress and history
• Provide support to teachers and school as needed
• Evaluate and maintain records of student progress

Ideal Qualifications

• EA Certification OR a Completion of a recognized Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant program, or a Degree / Diploma in a related field, and / or extensive experience in an equivalent field
• Completion of a certificate / diploma whose primary focus is on empirically supported approaches to supporting children with ASD or an equivalent certification
• One thousand (1,000) hours home team / Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training and work experience documented by a Professional Consultant
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Excellent communication skills in English

Application

To express your interest in joining our Educational Assistants team, please provide us with the following documents :

• Statement of faith
• Letters of reference (if desired)

Please apply directly via the VCS Careers page. While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.