SS2026-38: Education Assistant - Elementary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

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Benefits in lieu

Job summary

West Vancouver Schools at Hollyburn Elementary School seeks an Education Assistant-Individual(s) for a 29.5 hour/week role from September 8, 2026 to October 16, 2026, with possible extension. Salary starts at $33.15/hr at Step 1, plus 16% in lieu of benefits, supporting students under IEP guidance in classroom or learning support settings.

Applicants should hold Grade 12 and post-secondary training such as a Special Education Assistant certificate, with recent ABA-related experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation is required.
• Post-secondary training such as Special Education Assistant certificate is required.
• Recent experience supporting ABA programs is desired.
• Ability to work with parents, teachers and students with exceptional needs.
• Valid BC Driver's license may be required.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse physical, social and cognitive needs.
• Experience with basic office equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing adaptations and strategies per the student IEP.
• Support in classroom or learning support room under teacher/LST direction.
• Maintain safety and assist with personal care as needed.
• Occasional movement/positioning of students and behavior support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Special Education Assistant certificate

Job description

Effective September 8, 2026, to October 16 2026, with possible extension

Hollyburn Elementary 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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

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.