SENĆOŦEN Education Assistant (Internal)

W̱SÁNEĆ School Board; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The W̱SÁNEĆ School Board is hiring a SENĆOŦEN Education Assistant (Internal) to support students across levels 1–3 with social, emotional, physical, and academic needs. The role is unionized under BCGEU and is an internal posting with interviews for shortlisted candidates.

Under supervision, you will contribute to planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized education plans, and work closely with teachers and specialists to support SENĆOŦEN language learning and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 dogwood certificate or GED (EA Level 1).
• Grade 12 + TA certificate or diploma in a related area and one year related experience (EA Level 2).
• Grade 12 dogwood certificate + special needs educator certification (EA Level 3).
• SENĆOŦEN EA: Completed SENĆOŦEN Language Authority Assessment.
• Valid First Aid, CPR and Criminal Record Check.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License may be required for Levels 1 & 2.
• First Aid certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, and evaluation of student needs.
• Assist students in classroom or individual settings within a team.
• Deliver targeted educational and behavioral support for students with disabilities.
• Assist with implementing individualized education programs.
• Work with teachers and support staff to address student needs.

Skills

Child development

Student support

Clear communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 dogwood

TA certificate / related diploma

Special needs educator cert.

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Criminal Record Check

BC Driver’s License

Job description

Job Title: SENĆOŦEN Education Assistant (Internal)

Eligibility Status (Internal/External): *Internal

Department: LENOṈET SCUL¸ÁUTW̱

Job Status: Full Time Continuing

Details: Unionized position with theBritish Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU)

*Internal Job Postings: Current and past employees as well as W̱SÁNEĆ community members.

**External Job Postings: Open to all individuals not eligible under the internal posting criteria.

Closing Date/Time: 4PM Monday, October 27, 2026

*In-person interviews will be held on Wednesday October 28, Thursday October 29, and Friday October 30. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

SUMMARY

Level 1:Responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the social, emotional, physical, and academic needs of students including special needs students.Incumbents are assigned to support a classroom or individual students as the incumbent’s qualifications and requirements dictate and may be reassigned throughout the year in accordance with operational requirements.

Level 2: Responsible for delivering targeted educational and behavioral support to students with moderate to severe disabilities or complex learning needs. This includes supporting the implementation of individualized education programs and managing behavioral support strategies. Incumbents may work with small groups or individual students under the guidance of a teacher and can be reassigned during the school year based on student needs and operational priorities.

Level 3: Responsible for providing intensive/directed educational support to students with serious disabilities (multiple physical or development challenges and needs such as autism or cerebral palsy) and/or providing specialized assistance such as speech therapy to address the special needs of multiple students.Incumbents are assigned to support students as the incumbent’s qualifications and requirements dictate and may be reassigned throughout the year in accordance with operational requirements.

SCOPE

Works under the direction of the ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Elementary School / LENOṈET SCUL¸ÁUTW̱ and SȾÁSEN TŦE SENĆOŦEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School Principal/Facilitator or W̱SÁNEĆ College Director and in accordance with the BC legal framework, and the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board policy/procedures, to provide support to teachers and students. As a member of the Learning Support Team, the position supports the safety, health, academic, emotional, and social needs of students from Nursery to grade 12 in and outside the classroom in order that students may take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. Employees may be required to conduct duties of the same position in alternate departments as operational needs arise.

HOURS OF WORK

6.75 hrs per day based on a schedule to be determined in accordance with the operational needs of the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EA Level 1:Grade 12 dogwood certificate or GED
• EA Level 2: Grade 12 and teaching assistant, certificate, or diploma in a related area such as teaching assistant, or community support and one-year related experience, family support worker, or early childhood education certificate supplemented by a special needs or community support worker certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as a diploma or degree in a directly related field.
• EA Level 3:Grade 12 dogwood certificate, certificate or diploma (as above), plus a special need’s educator certification.
• SENĆOŦEN EA: Successfully participated in the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board SENĆOŦEN Language Authority Assessment
• Valid Level 1 & 2:First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate and Criminal Record Check
• Valid Level 1 & 2:May require BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Valid Level 1 & 2:May require an appropriate level of First Aid certification.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of child development: physical, emotional, intellectual, and social.
• Support and assist students with a range of academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Physical ability to support students (i.e., dress, feed, toilet, lift, and transfer) as required.
• Assess situations and make appropriate decision and act quickly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with teachers, students, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow direction and implement programs or procedures as directed.
• Work as part of a team to plan, implement and evaluate student learning plans.
• Organize workload and take on new assignments with limited notice.
• Use computers and standard software applications.

During the recruitment process, Human Resources will coordinate with the SȾÁSEN TŦE SENĆOŦEN Department to schedule W̱SÁNEĆ School Board SENĆOŦEN Language Authority Assessments for short-listed applicants.

Preference will be given to First Nations Ancestry.

*FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*