K-7 Educational Assistants On-Call (EAOC)

Vancouver Christian School; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Christian School in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Educational Assistant on-call to support elementary learners. The role collaborates with teachers and the Inclusive Education Coordinator to provide classroom and targeted supports.

Ideal candidates hold EA credentials or related post-secondary training, plus ASD-focused certification and ABA hours. Strong English communication and experience with students with special needs are valued. Position is pro-rated for partial days.

Qualifications

• EA Certification OR related post-secondary Special Education Assistant program.
• Degree/Diploma in a related field and/or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Certification or training focusing on empirically supported ASD approaches.
• 1000 hours of ABA training/work documented by a Professional Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally with coordinators, teachers, students, and parents.
• Support participation of students with learning differences in classroom activities.
• Provide supports as directed by teachers, counselors, ESS team members, and other staff.
• Offer individual or small-group support in and outside the classroom.
• Encourage emotional, intellectual, and social development in students.
• Consult with teachers and Inclusive Education Coordinator for feedback and guidance.
• Provide support to teachers and the school as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

EA Certification OR related program

Degree/Diploma in related field

ASD support certificate/diploma

1000 hours ABA training/work under supervision

Job description

Vancouver Christian School is a diverse K-12 independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant and close-knit community of 945 students, VCS has been shaping lives through Christ-centred education for over 75 years. We are committed to nurturing students’ academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth, equipping them to live lives of transformation and service.

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

Typically, an Educational Assistant On-Call will:

• 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
• Implement supports as directed by teachers, counsellors, ESS team members, and other support personnel
• Provide support to the student individually or in small groups in the classroom and/or outside the classroom
• Encourage and support the student in responsible ways so that the student’s emotional, intellectual, and social development will be enhanced
• Consult with classroom teachers and/or the Inclusive Education Coordinator to receive feedback and suggestions
• Provide support to teachers and school as needed

Ideal Qualifications

• EA Certification OR a Completion of a recognized Post-Secondary Special Education Assistantprogram, 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 of 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

*Please note that the above compensation rate is based on a full day and will be pro-rated for partial days of work.*

While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.