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

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 DISTRICT WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR:

PERMANENT EDUCATION ASSISTANT ON-CALL

School & Student Support A, SSA, EA

Location: School TBA

Working Months: September to June each year

Salary: $32.62 per hour, 6.5 hours/day, 5 days/week

Plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Municipal Pension Plan, Vancouver Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Vacation, & Gratuity Days.

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

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xmθkym (Musqueam), Swxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

Throughout the District, 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. The 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. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/ .

In this position, you will:

• Provides school & student 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
• Jointly evaluates and maintains records of student progress through communication log; discusses with team members any changes which may be made to an individual student's program
• Communicates and engages with community agencies as required
• Participates in a wide variety of field trips, sports, social, recreational and craft activities
• Supports students in community-based programming such as work experience, travel training, and relevant community outings
• Provides support to students with respect to their social and emotional needs
• Supervises students, as required, and redirects and provides guidance as they occur
• Assists in preparing instructional aid materials (eg. visual aides); sets up and operates instructional aid equipment
• Perform other work within the job band as assigned

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 and will be required to perform Occupational First Aid duties if assigned by the Principal. OFA attendants may, at the direction of Employee Services, be required to perform emergency coverage at other locations
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (e.g., CPI or MANDT)
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written

The following are an asset:

• An excellent practicum or work evaluation
• Experience using techniques of Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Completion of POPARD coursework
• Ability to speak a second language
• Experience providing Intensive Behavioural Intervention on a Home Team

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
• Recent EA Graduates (5 in total) :
• Supervisors from your practicum(s) and
• Supervisor/Manager from your last two places of employment
• Experienced EAs: current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator and/or your most recent employer. We do not accept friends or teaching colleagues as references.

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. Although in posted vacancies specific reference may be made to a school and to the duties associated with that assignment, Employee Services may transfer staff within the system in certain circumstances as deemed appropriate.

Note for current VSB Employees:

This position is available to on-call employees only. Successful candidates will be assigning jobs within the District as necessary.

Additional Information for Applicants:

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please email [e-mail].