CASUAL/ON-CALL EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Apply to this posting if you are interested in Casual/On-Call work as an Education Assistant
Effective September 3, 2024, to June 27, 2025
Salary starts at $31.24 /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.

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 tofacilitate 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

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.
The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: hr@wvschools.ca .