SS2026-37: Education Assistant - Elementary

School District No 45 (West Vancouver); Bowen Island Municipality; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

Bowen Island Community School, part of West Vancouver Schools, seeks an Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with IEPs within a classroom or learning support setting, under supervision of the teacher and LST, with emphasis on safety and individualized assistance. The position requires Grade 12, post-secondary E.A.

training, ABA experience, and a BC driver’s license. Expect collaboration with families and school staff, plus potential community activity

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation and post-secondary training such as a Special Education Assistant certificate.
• Recent ABA program experience and training.
• Ability to operate various types of special equipment.
• Strong relationships with parents, teachers and students with exceptional needs.
• Valid BC driver's license and flexibility to undertake various assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member to implement IEP adaptations.
• Assist in classroom or learning support room under teacher direction.
• Ensure personal safety of students and staff; may provide transfer and positioning support.
• May be required to support community activities and drive if needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses

ABA program experience

Valid BC Driver's license

Job description

School Year

Effective September 8, 2026, to June 29, 2027

POSTED: September 1, 2026

CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, September 8, 2026

COMPETITION # SS2026-37

EDUCATION ASSISTANT(S) – Elementary

Postings for the 2026-2027 School Year

Effective September 8, 2026, to June 29, 2027

Bowen Island Community School

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.

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.