SS2025-27 : Education Assistant - Casual On Call

School District No 45 (West Vancouver); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Vancouver is looking for a Casual/On-Call Education Assistant. The role involves assisting students with special needs, implementing individualized education plans, and ensuring safety in the classroom. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience in supporting children with diverse needs. The position offers a salary starting at $31.24/hr, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Supporting ABA programs is preferred.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with parents, teachers, and students.
• Valid British Columbia Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing adaptations and strategies outlined in IEPs.
• Ensure the personal safety of students and staff.
• Provide personal assistance and care as required.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with children with special needs

Good organizational skills

Flexibility for various assignments

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses

Tools

Personal computers for instructional use

Job description

Overview

SS2025-27 : Education Assistant - Casual On Call

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Casual / On-Call Education Assistant

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

Posted : August 18, 2025

Closing date : 1 : 00 p.m., October 17, 2025

Competition # : SS2025-27

Effective : September 2, 2025, to June 26, 2026

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

Responsibilities

Reporting to the District Administrator / Designate, the Education Assistant-Individual(s) participates as a member of a team and assists in planning and implementing 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 maintaining a constant state of vigilance to ensure the personal safety of students and staff. Some positions may include personal assistance and care and / or positioning, wheelchair transfer and implementation of behaviour safety plans. Requirements vary depending on the individual student(s) assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Graduation
• Post-secondary training such as Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses
• Recent experience and training supporting ABA programs
• Individual postings may require specialized courses or skills
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teachers and students with exceptional needs
• Ability to operate various types of special equipment
• Ability to facilitate movement and positioning of students; valid British Columbia 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 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 (e.g., swimming, bowling, etc.). May be required to drive.

Other Details

• Seniority level : Entry level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Education and Training
• Industries : Education

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

Successful 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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