High School Educational Assistants (EAOCs)

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Educational Assistants to support high school students with diverse learning needs. In this rewarding role, you will advocate for students, facilitate their participation in classroom activities, and collaborate closely with teachers and support staff. Your expertise in special education and strong communication skills will be vital in creating an inclusive environment that fosters student growth and success. Join a passionate team committed to enhancing the educational experience for every student, making a meaningful impact in their lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive community focused on student development.

Qualifications

• EA Certification or equivalent experience in special education required.
• Excellent communication skills in English are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning differences in classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and support personnel to enhance student success.

Skills

Communication Skills

Advocacy for Students

Collaboration

Note Taking Support

Education

EA Certification

Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant Program

Degree/Diploma in Related Field

Job description

High School Educational Assistant (EAOCs)
Join our 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.

Typically, an Educational Assistant will:

1. be an advocate for students and their needs
2. maintain confidentiality
3. communicate professionally and appropriately with coordinators, teachers, students and parents
4. work with teachers to facilitate the participation of all students with learning differences in classroom activities
5. Collaborate with teachers, counsellors, ESS team members and other support personnel to serve the needs of the students
6. 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
7. encourage and support the student in responsible ways so that the student’s emotional, intellectual and social development will be enhanced
8. participate in school-based team meetings
9. assist in adapting situations, environment, materials, and activities so that the student can be successful
10. implement the planned strategies and activities for the student in the classroom
11. assist in developing and implementing a behaviour support plan, when necessary
12. consult with classroom teachers and/or ESS Coordinator to receive feedback and suggestions
13. keep anecdotal records, work samples etc. to document student progress and history

You will:

1. Support students with note taking, executive functioning or other aids to ensure student success
2. Implement individual educational programs
3. Provide support to teachers and school as needed
4. Evaluate and maintain records of student progress
5. Discuss with team members any changes which may be made to a student’s individual program
6. Participate in the community and life of the school

Ideal Qualifications:

1. 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
2. Excellent communication skills in English
3. Completion of a recognized program in special needs assistance
4. Completion of a certificate/diploma whose primary focus is on empirically supported approaches to supporting children with ASD or an equivalent certification
5. 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:

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

Please email your application package to [e-mail] with “HS Educational Assistant (On-Call)” in the subject line.
While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.