SS2026-36: Education Assistant - Elementary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Bowen Island Municipality; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

West Vancouver Schools is seeking Education Assistant(s) for Bowen Island Community School (Elementary) for the 2026-2027 school year. The positions are 5.9 hours per week with a starting wage of $33.15 per hour at Step 1, plus 16% in lieu of benefits.

Reporting to the District Administrator/Designate, the role supports students with IEPs within the classroom or learning support room. Applicants should have Grade 12, post-secondary training such as Special Education Assistant certificates, and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Graduation or equivalent
• Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses
• Recent experience & training supporting ABA program
• Ability to facilitate movement and positioning of students; adapt strategies per IEP
• Proven ability to work with parents, teachers and students with exceptional needs

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing adaptations per the student IEP, in classroom or learning support room.
• Work under the direction of the classroom teacher/Learning Support Teacher (LST).
• Maintain vigilance for student and staff safety; provide personal care as required.
• May assist with movement/positioning and behavior safety plans; may drive as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills (oral & written)

Adaptability for students with diverse

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses

Recent ABA program experience/training

Job description

POSTED: August 31 , 202 6

CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, September 7 , 202 6

COMPETITION # S S 202 6 - 3 6

EDUCATION ASSISTANT(S) – Elementary

Postings for the 202 6 -202 7 School Year

Effective September 8, 2026, to June 29th, 2027

Bowen Island Community School

5.9 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: [e-mail].

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.

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.