SS2024-55 : Education Assistant - Casual On Call

School District #45 (West Vancouver); West Vancouver; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a premier educational institution as an Education Assistant, providing essential support to students with diverse needs. This role involves working closely with teachers and adapting strategies for individual learning plans. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Proven success in establishing effective relationships with parents, teachers, and students.
• Ability to operate various types of special equipment.
• Training and experience working with children with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing adaptations in Individualized Education Plans.
• Provide personal assistance and care to students.
• Maintain safety of students and staff.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Special Education Assistant certificate

Tools

Personal Computers

Job description

Apply to this posting if you are interested in Casual / On-Call work as an Education Assistant.

Effective September 3, 2024, to June 27, 2025.

Salary starts at $31.24 / hr at Step 1, plus 16% in lieu of benefits.

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country - for our children, our employees, our community, and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the District Administrator / Designate, the Education Assistant-Individual(s) participates as a member of a team and assists in the ongoing planning and implementing of adaptations and strategies as outlined in the student Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This role is primarily within the classroom or learning support room, under the direction of the classroom teacher / Learning Support Teacher (LST). Responsibilities may include maintaining vigilance to ensure the safety of students and staff, providing personal assistance and care, assisting with wheelchair transfers, and implementing behaviour safety plans. The specific duties will vary depending on the needs of the individual students assigned.

The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: .

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Graduation
• Post-secondary training such as Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses
• Proven success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with parents, teachers, and students with exceptional needs
• Ability to operate various types of special equipment
• Some positions may require specialized courses or skills
• Ability to facilitate the movement and positioning of students; valid B.C. Driver's license may be required
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills
• Dedication to working with students with diverse physical, social, and cognitive needs
• Knowledge of standard office equipment including personal computers for instructional use

OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Site Specific Considerations:

The successful applicants will have training and experience working with children with a wide range of needs, including those with learning disabilities, multiple handicapping conditions, challenging behaviours, and autism. Personal care may be required. Support for community activities (e.g., swimming, bowling) and driving may also be necessary.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via the application portal for West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. For more details on the application process, visit the Job Opportunities page.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “Consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.

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