SS2026-44: Education Assistant Elementary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Vancouver Schools is hiring Education Assistant(S) for elementary classrooms, including Cypress Park, for 29.5 hours per week, effective immediately to June 29, 2027. The Education Assistant supports instruction under the teacher and Learning Support Teacher, implementing IEP adaptations and ensuring student safety, with potential personal care as needed.

Minimum qualifications include Grade 12 and a Special Education Assistant certificate or related training; ABA experience is preferred

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Graduation required.
• Post-secondary training such as Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses.
• Recent experience & training supporting ABA program.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with parents, teachers and students with exceptional needs.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member and assist in implementing adaptations and strategies per student IEP.
• Work primarily in classroom or learning support room under teacher direction.
• May provide personal assistance, care, positioning and safety support for students.

Skills

Grade 12

Special Education Assistant training

ABA experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Special Education Assistant certificate

Related courses

Job description

Education Assistant(S) - Elementary

Postings for the 202 6 -202 7 School Year

Effective Immediately to June 29, 2027

Cypress Park

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.

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.