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SS2024-98: Education Assistant

School District No 45 (West Vancouver)

Vancouver

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CAD 30,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Education Assistant to support students with diverse needs. This role involves collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and providing essential support in classroom settings. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a passion for fostering an inclusive learning environment. Join a team committed to excellence in education and make a difference in the lives of students with exceptional needs.

Qualifications

Experience supporting students with exceptional needs.
Ability to operate special equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Provide personal care and support for students as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Ability to work with diverse needs

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Special Education Assistant Certificate

Tools

Standard Office Equipment

Personal Computers

POSTED: May 2, 2025

CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, May 9, 2025

COMPETITION # SS-2024-98

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Ridgeview Elementary

Postings for the 2024-2025 School Year

Effective immediately to June 27, 2025

29.5 hours per week

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

Why West Vancouver Schools?

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), primarily within the classroom or learning support room, under the direction of the classroom teacher/ Learning Support Teacher (LST). These positions may require the maintenance of a constant state of vigilance in order to ensure the personal safety of student(s) and/ or staff. Certain positions may also be required to provide personal assistance and care and/ or position, wheelchair transfer and implement behaviour safety plans. The requirements will vary depending on the individual student(s) assigned.

Required Qualifications And Experience

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:

Grade 12 Graduation
Post-secondary training such as Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses
Recent experience & training supporting ABA program
Individual postings may require specialized courses or skills
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
Individual postings may require the ability to facilitate the movement and positioning of students Valid B.C. Driver's license
Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments
Good organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
Ability and dedication in working with students with diverse physical, social and cognitive needs
Some 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 a wide variety of children with special needs including those with learning disabilities, multiple handicapping conditions, challenging behaviours and autism. Personal care may be required. May be required to support community services (eg swimming, bowling, etc). May be required to drive.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on for more details on the application process. West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at

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

Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for

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