SS2025-52: Education Assistant

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

Job summary

A local school district on Bowen Island seeks an Education Assistant to support students with exceptional needs. This full-time role involves assisting in classroom adaptations based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and maintaining student safety. Candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma and post-secondary training in Special Education. The position offers 29.5 hours per week at a starting wage of $31.24/hr plus benefits. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Graduation
• Post-secondary training in Special Education
• Experience supporting ABA programs
• Proven success with exceptional needs students
• Valid B.C. Driver's license

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing Individualized Education Plans.
• Ensure the safety of students in various settings.
• Provide personal assistance and care as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to operate special equipment

Organizational skills

Flexibility in assignments

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Special Education Assistant certificate

Tools

Office equipment

Personal computers

Job description

POSTED

January 5, 2026

CLOSING DATE

1:00pm, January 12, 2026

COMPETITION #

S2025-52

EDUCATION ASSISTANT(S)

Postings for the 2025-2026 School Year
Effective immediately to June 26, 2026

Bowen Island Community School

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

• 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 West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on the West Vancouver Schools website 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.

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 Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.