SS2026-58: Education Assistant Secondary

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

Job summary

West Vancouver Schools is hiring Education Assistants to support students with diverse needs at Rockridge Secondary. The position involves planning and implementing adaptations per IEP within classroom or learning support spaces, under a teacher/LST, with focus on student safety.

Requirements include Grade 12 and post-secondary training such as a Special Education Assistant certificate, ABA experience, and the ability to work with a wide range of needs.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation is required.
• Post-secondary training such as Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses.
• Recent experience and training supporting ABA programs.
• Some postings may require specialized courses or skills.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with parents, teachers and students with exceptional needs.
• Valid BC Driver's license may be required.
• Ability to operate various types of special equipment.
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Basic computer use for instructional purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing adaptations and strategies per student IEP, primarily in classroom or learning support room.
• Work under the direction of classroom teacher/Learning Support Teacher.
• Maintain vigilance to ensure safety of students and staff.
• May provide personal care and assist with positioning and wheel transfers as needed.
• May support community services and driving in some postings.

Skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Operate special equipment

Flexibility

Student safety awareness

Driving ability

Education

Grade 12

Special Education Assistant certificate or related courses

ABA program experience

Tools

Office equipment knowledge

Job description

Rockridge Secondary

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.