Specailized Education Assistant - C2526/128

Saanich School District; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district in Victoria is seeking a support staff member to assist vulnerable elementary and middle school students. Candidates should have experience handling challenging behaviors and must possess a vehicle for occasional transportation of children. The role operates on a school schedule with a pay rate of $29.07. Apply via email or register with Make a Future for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students presenting extremely challenging or aggressive behaviors.
• Must have a vehicle to transport children on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable elementary and middle school students in various locations.

Job description

Overview

District Overview: Driven by our goal of having students thrive in their personal achievements, Saanich Schools provides challenging and engaging educational programs within a safe and nurturing learning environment for the 8,000 students who live and learn here. Our school district is comprised of 18 schools with the singular focus of delivering high quality education so our students can realize their personal goals which include post-secondary and employment opportunities around Canada and the world. Our staff of over 1,300 caring professionals are here to make dreams turn into reality.

Current Shift: 8:30am- 2:38pm Monday to Friday

Daily start and end times may vary slightly to align with specific school needs.

(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch) 10 months per year while regular classes are in session. Additional minutes per day are included in the ‘Current Shift’ schedule above, which staff are expected to work daily in lieu of the spring break closure week in order to allow employees in continuing and temporary assignments to be paid their regular pay during the spring closure week as per Letter of Understanding -Spring Closure Week.

Pay Rate: $29.07 (any continuing employee awarded a temporary position will receive the continuing rate of pay for the position)

This position is entitled to collaboration time as outlined in the 2022-2025 Letter of Understanding - Support Staff Learning Improvement Fund.

End Date: June 26, 2025 or return of incumbent, whichever comes first

Location and Responsibilities

• This position is supporting vulnerable elementary and/ or middle school students. The location may be at CDC/ALP or at neighborhood schools.
• The applicant must have experience working with students presenting extremely challenging, aggressive, or other complex behaviours.
• The applicant must have a vehicle and be able to transport children on occasion.

To Apply

To apply please register with Make a Future or to send us your application via email, please visit for contact details. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.