High School Educational Assistant (Full-time)

St. Clement's School; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to transforming lives through education as a High School Educational Assistant. This role offers an opportunity to support high school students with diverse learning needs in a nurturing environment. Collaborate with a committed team to advocate for inclusive education, build positive relationships, and ensure every student thrives. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive leadership team, this position is perfect for those grounded in faith and passionate about making a difference. Embrace the chance to grow personally and professionally while contributing to a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Pension plan

Qualifications

• EA Certification preferred or completion of a recognized Special Education Assistant program.
• 1,000 hours of ABA training and work experience documented by a Professional Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to assist students with learning needs.
• Provide personal care or medical support to students as required.
• Support students in a life skills program with modified lessons.

Skills

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Ethical behavior

Education

EA Certification

Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant program

Degree/Diploma in Education/Psychology

Tools

Specialized devices and technologies

Job description

High School Educational Assistant (Full-time)

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. VCS is dedicated to preparing students for a life of transformation and service through excellent, Christ-centred education.

What We Offer

VCS thrives because we have a community of staff, parents, and students who care deeply about our purpose and mission, support each other, and are committed to living out Christ’s example. We value all our staff and can offer prospective team members a workplace that encourages professional growth and development, laughter and care, and an appreciative leadership team.

VCS offers a competitive compensation package that includes extended health benefits, disability insurance, paid sick leave, and a pension plan. More importantly, VCS is a place to grow professionally and build valued, lasting relationships and connections.

Join our team

VCS is accepting applications for an educational assistant working with high school students full time starting September 2024. The Educational Assistant is supervised by the Educational Support Services Coordinator and works with teachers and staff to support student learning.

As a High School Educational Assistant, key responsibilities include:

• Working in collaboration with the teacher and Educational Support Services team with assigned student(s) with assessed needs from a strength-based approach.
• Collaborating with teachers, counsellors, ESS team members, and other support personnel to advocate for an inclusive educational journey.
• Demonstrating effective verbal, non-verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills while understanding confidentiality.
• Demonstrating organizational skills, ethical behavior, and accountability as an educational assistant in a school environment.
• Being familiar with students' specific learning needs and preferences to build positive relationships that increase the effectiveness of student learning support.
• Assisting students who require ongoing, long-term support through plans developed specifically for them by the School Based Team, under the direction of teachers and other professional staff.
• Supporting specific plans that work towards outcomes specified to learning needs: e.g., IEPs, Behaviour Action Plans, Emergency Response Plans, Individualized Health Care Plans.
• Providing personal care or medical support to students as required and permitted by regulations and school policy.
• Demonstrating capability in supporting students, including non-verbal or minimally verbal students, in a life skills program with modified lessons.
• Operating and maintaining specialized devices, equipment, and technologies.
• Working with teachers to facilitate the participation of all students with learning differences in classroom activities.
• Providing support to the student individually or in small groups in the classroom and/or outside in the least intrusive environment.
• Assisting classroom activities and lessons by keeping lines of communication open with school staff, evaluating and maintaining records of student progress, and teaching necessary skills to support the student's educational journey.
• Participating in the Christian community and life of the school.

Salary range: $25.86 - 29.60 per hour (dependent on education, qualifications, and experience)

Ideal Qualifications

• Grounded in Christian faith and committed to professional and spiritual growth.
• EA Certification preferred OR completion of a recognized Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant program.
• Degree/Diploma in a related field (Education/Psychology) or extensive experience in an equivalent field.
• 1,000 hours home team/Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training and work experience documented by a Professional Consultant.
• Completion of a certificate/diploma focused on empirically supported approaches to supporting children with ASD or an equivalent certification.

Application

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

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Statement of Faith
• Academic transcripts

Please email your application package to [e-mail] with HS Educational Assistant in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.