High School Educational Assistant (EAOCs)

Society of Christian Schools in BC; British Columbia; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in British Columbia seeks an on-call High School Educational Assistant to support diverse learners. The role involves collaborating with teachers, implementing educational programs, and ensuring student success through tailored assistance. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, including EA Certification and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires EA Certification or relevant degree/diploma.
• 1,000 hours of ABA training and work experience, documented by a Professional Consultant.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support students with note-taking and educational programs.
• Maintain records of student progress and collaborate with teachers.
• Participate in school team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

EA Certification

Completion of a recognized Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant program

Degree/Diploma in a related field

Job description

High School Educational Assistant (EAOCs)

Employment Type: on-call

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

Date Posted: 18 February 2025

Closing Date:

High School Educational Assistant (EAOCs)

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 EAOC team

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

As a High School Educational Assistant, your key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with note-taking, executive functioning or other aids to ensure student success
• Implementing individual educational programs
• Providing support to teachers and school as needed
• Evaluating and maintain records of student progress
• Discussing with team members any changes which may be made to a student’s individual program
• Participating in the community and life of the school

Salary: $160 per day ($26.67 per hour)

Requirements

• 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 and activities for the student in the classroom
• 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

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
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Completion of a recognized program in special needs assistance
• 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

Application

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

• Statement of faith
• Academic transcripts

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