On-Call Education Assistant: Empower Students

Vancouver School Board; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Vancouver Employee Savings Plan

Extended Health

Dental

Group Life

Long Term Disability

Vacation

Gratuity Days

Job summary

The Vancouver School Board is seeking a Permanent Education Assistant On-Call to provide dedicated school and student support across assigned duties within the Vancouver District. The role supports students who need additional help and works under supervision of a senior team member.

Location is to be announced; program runs September through June each year, with a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health, dental, life and disability coverages, plus vacation and gratuity days.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and a Special Education Assistant program or related field with 2+ months of experience.
• Ability to lift and position students up to 35 pounds; provide personal care as needed.
• Willingness/ability to obtain Occupational First Aid (OFA) and CPI/MANDT training where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides school & student support to assist school as assigned.
• Under supervision, implements individual programs and contracts for students requiring non-regular classroom support.
• Maintains progress records and discusses changes with the team.
• Engages with community agencies as required.
• Participates in field trips, sports, social, recreational and craft activities; supports community-based programming.
• Assists students with social and emotional needs; supervises and guides as needed.
• Prepares instructional aids and operates related equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

English language proficiency

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Grade 12

Special Education Assistant program or related field

Job description

The Vancouver School Board is seeking a Permanent Education Assistant On-Call to provide dedicated school and student support across assigned duties within the Vancouver District. The role supports students who need additional help and works under supervision of a senior team member.

Location is to be announced; program runs September through June each year, with a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health, dental, life and disability coverages, plus vacation and gratuity days.