Permanent Education Assistant On-Call Positions - School and Student Support A

Vancouver School Board; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

The Vancouver Board of Education welcomes applications for:

Permanent Education Assistant On-Call

(School & Student Support A, SSA, EA)

Location: School TBA

September to June each year

$31.67 per hour, 6.5 hours/day, 5 days/week

+Extensive Benefits Package & Municipal Pension

For more information about the role of an EA (SSA) within the VSB see the following videos provided by Langara College: Role of an On-Call SSA, Role of an EA in a Secondary School, Secondary Life Skills

Only applicants who are fully qualified will be considered for this position

At VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems.

Equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education. More than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts.

In this position, you will:

• Provide SSA support to assist school as assigned
• Under the direction of a senior member of the team, implement individual programs and contracts for students who are unable to function in a regular classroom setting
• Evaluate and maintain records of student progress and discuss any changes to be made to their program
• Support parent engagement by organizing workshops and events
• Coordinate with community agencies as required
• Organize and participate in a variety of field trips, sports, social, recreational, and craft activities
• Support students in community-based work experience, travel training, and relevant community outings
• Support students with social/emotional challenges and unexpected behaviours (physical/verbal)
• Prepare instructional aid materials
• Perform other work within the job band as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12
• Completion of a Special Education Assistant program or related field and over two (2) months of experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Lift and position students up to 35 pounds
• Run after a student to avert them from danger
• Provide personal care (including diaper changes, feeding, etc.)
• Available to work full-time Monday to Friday
• Where applicable, must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid Certificate
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• The following are an asset:
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (e.g., CPI or MANDT)
  • An excellent practicum or work evaluation
  • Experience using techniques of Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Completion of POPARD coursework
  • Ability to speak a second language

Your application must include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• A copy of your Work Permit or PR Card (if you are not a Canadian Citizen)
• Reports/Evaluations: Recent EA graduates must include all Practicum Reports
• References - name, phone number and email address of direct supervisors

This posting is ongoing until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Itinerant Assignment: A School & Student Support worker is hired to work throughout the Vancouver School District and not for a particular school or a restricted set of duties.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Register on Make a Future: http://www.makeafuture.ca
2. Create a profile
3. Click on Job Postings then click Search
4. Select the Job you are qualified for
5. Answer ALL job posting questions then click Apply
6. Upload ALL supporting documents
7. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted