SS2026-56: Education Assistant Elementary

School District #45 (West Vancouver); West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

West Vancouver Schools is hiring an Education Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with diverse needs, under supervision, mainly in-class or learning support areas. 29.5 hours per week, salary starts at $33.15/hr at Step 1, with 16% in lieu of benefits.

Successful applicants will collaborate with teachers, LSTs, and parents to implement IEPs and ensure student safety. Some positions may require personal care and occasional driving.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation completed.
• Post-secondary training such as a Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses.
• Recent experience and training supporting ABA programs.
• Posting may require specialized courses or skills as noted.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with parents, teachers and students with special needs.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment.
• Valid BC Driver's license and flexibility for various assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing adaptations and strategies per the student IEP.
• Work primarily in the classroom or learning support room under teacher direction.
• Maintain safety for students and staff; monitor behaviour as required.
• Provide personal care and assist with positioning for some students when needed.
• Support community services or transport as required; may drive to events.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Special Education Assistant certificate

ABA program experience

Job description

Education Assistant

Postings for the 2026-2027 School Year

Effective Immediately until the return of the incumbent

Irwin Park 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.

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 "consent for Criminal Record Search" to permit a criminal record review.