On-Call Education Assistant (Casual) – Supportive Inclusion

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnaby School District seeks qualified Education Assistants for on-call assignments. The Education Assistant provides support under the direction of a designated educator for students in and out of the classroom and in the community.

Responsibilities include behaviour management, curriculum implementation, social skills development, personal care, and physical assistance. Required qualifications include Grade 12 or equivalent and a one-year program in special needs assistance or equivalent

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of a one year minimum recognized program in special needs assistance or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a full range of students with special needs.
• Working knowledge of adaptive/assistive technology related to work performed.
• Working knowledge of computer operation and software applications related to work performed.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures related to work performed.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively at the level required for the job.
• Demonstrated ability to work at the level of independence and with the degree of initiative appropriate to the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students in and out of the classroom and in the community.
• Support behaviour management and curriculum implementation.
• Develop social skills in students.
• Provide personal care and physical assistance as needed.

Skills

Communication

Assistive tech

Computer skills

Safety procedures

Physical ability

Initiative

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

One-year program in special needs assistance

Job description

Burnaby School District seeks qualified Education Assistants for on-call assignments. The Education Assistant provides support under the direction of a designated educator for students in and out of the classroom and in the community.

Responsibilities include behaviour management, curriculum implementation, social skills development, personal care, and physical assistance. Required qualifications include Grade 12 or equivalent and a one-year program in special needs assistance or equivalent