Term SENĆOŦEN Education Assistant (Internal)

W̱SÁNEĆ College; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

W̱SÁNEĆ College seeks a Term SENĆOŦEN Education Assistant to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of student needs across levels 1–3. The role emphasizes assisting teachers, with assignments across classrooms and individual students as required under supervision.

Responsibilities include delivering educational and behavioral support, implementing IEPs and behavior strategies, and adapting to student needs and operational priorities throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• EA Level 1: Grade 12 dogwood certificate or GED.
• EA Level 2: Grade 12, TA certificate or diploma and related experience, or equivalent.
• EA Level 3: Grade 12, TA cert/diploma plus SEN educator cert.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, and evaluation of student needs.
• Deliver targeted educational and behavioral support as needed.
• Assist in implementing individualized education programs and behavior plans.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Teamwork

Physical ability

Decision making

Computer skills

Education

EA Level 1

EA Level 2

EA Level 3

Job description

Job Title

Term SENĆOŦEN Education Assistant

Eligibility Status (Internal/External)

*Internal

Department

LENOṈET SCUL¸ÁUTW̱

Job Status

Term Position (Full Time Hours) Effective Immediately - Ending June 25, 2027, or Until Incumbent Returns (UIR)

Details

Unionized position with the British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU)

• Internal Job Postings: Current and past employees as well as W̱SÁNEĆ community members.
• External Job Postings: Open to all individuals not eligible under the internal posting criteria.

Closing Date/Time

4PM Monday, October 26, 2026

• In-person interviews will be held on Wednesday October 28, Thursday October 29, and Friday October 30. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Summary

Level 1: Responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the social, emotional, physical, and academic needs of students including special needs students. Incumbents are assigned to support a classroom or individual students as the incumbent’s qualifications and requirements dictate and may be reassigned throughout the year in accordance with operational requirements.

Level 2: Responsible for delivering targeted educational and behavioral support to students with moderate to severe disabilities or complex learning needs. This includes supporting the implementation of individualized education programs and managing behavioral support strategies. Incumbents may work with small groups or individual students under the guidance of a teacher and can be reassigned during the school year based on student needs and operational priorities.

Level 3: Responsible for providing intensive/directed educational support to students with serious disabilities (multiple physical or development challenges and needs such as autism or cerebral palsy) and/or providing specialized assistance such as speech therapy to address the special needs of multiple students. Incumbents are assigned to support students as the incumbent’s qualifications and requirements dictate and may be reassigned throughout the year in accordance with operational requirements.

SCOPE

Works under the direction of the ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Elementary School / LENOṈET SCUL¸ÁUTW̱ and SȾÁSEN TŦE SENĆOŦEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School Principal/Facilitator or W̱SÁNEĆ College Director and in accordance with the BC legal framework, and the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board policy/procedures, to provide support to teachers and students. As a member of the Learning Support Team, the position supports the safety, health, academic, emotional, and social needs of students from Nursery to grade 12 in and outside the classroom in order that students may take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. Employees may be required to conduct duties of the same position in alternate departments as operational needs arise.

HOURS OF WORK

6.75 hrs per day based on a schedule to be determined in accordance with the operational needs of the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board.

Qualifications

• EA Level 1: Grade 12 dogwood certificate or GED
• EA Level 2: Grade 12 and teaching assistant, certificate, or diploma in a related area such as teaching assistant, or community support and one-year related experience, family support worker, or early childhood education certificate supplemented by a special needs or community support worker certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as a diploma or degree in a directly related field.
• EA Level 3: Grade 12 dogwood certificate, certificate or diploma (as above), plus a special need’s educator certification.
• SENĆOŦEN EA: Successfully participated in the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board SENĆOŦEN Language Authority Assessment
• Valid Level 1 & 2: First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate and Criminal Record Check
• Valid Level 1 & 2: May require BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Valid Level 1 & 2: May require an appropriate level of First Aid certification.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of child development: physical, emotional, intellectual, and social.
• Support and assist students with a range of academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Physical ability to support students (i.e., dress, feed, toilet, lift, and transfer) as required.
• Assess situations and make appropriate decision and act quickly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with teachers, students, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow direction and implement programs or procedures as directed.
• Work as part of a team to plan, implement and evaluate student learning plans.
• Organize workload and take on new assignments with limited notice.
• Use computers and standard software applications.

During the recruitment process, Human Resources will coordinate with the SȾÁSEN TŦE SENĆOŦEN Department to schedule W̱SÁNEĆ School Board SENĆOŦEN Language Authority Assessments for short-listed applicants.

Preference will be given to First Nations Ancestry.

• FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*