SS2026- 35: Education Assistant - Elementary

School District No 45 (West Vancouver); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No 45 (West Vancouver) is seeking Education Assistant(s) – Elementary at Ridgewell Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year, 29.5 hours per week. Salary starts at $33.15/hr at Step 1, plus 16% in lieu of benefits.

Reporting to the District Administrator and working with classroom teachers/LST, these roles support students with IEPs, provide personal care and mobility assistance when needed, and contribute to a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• Post-secondary training such as Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses.
• Recent experience and training supporting ABA programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with parents, teachers, and students with exceptional needs.
• Ability to operate various types of special equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing adaptations and strategies per IEP.
• Support in classroom or learning support room under supervision of teacher/LST.
• Provide personal assistance, care, and/or positioning of students as required.
• Maintain safety and be vigilant regarding student needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills (oral & written)

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Special Education Assistant certificate / related courses

ABA program experience

Tools

Office equipment familiarity

Job description

School Year

Effective September 8, 2026 until the return of the incumbent

Education Assistant(s) – Elementary

Postings for the 2026-2027 School Year

Effective September 8, 2026 until the return of the incumbent

Ridgewell Elementary

29.5 hours per week

Salary starts at $33.15/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.

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
• 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.

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.