Education Assistant - St. Jude's Elementary

at  Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA

• Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Jude School in Vancouver is seeking a dedicated and passionate Educational Assistant to fill a short-term position on our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, a commitment to working with neurodiverse children, and a passion for helping students succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the classroom teacher and Learning Resource Teacher by,
Providing classroom support to students with varying levels of need both one on one and in small groups
Supervising and supporting students during independent work and group activities
Helping to implement individualized education plans for students
Tracking learning goals related to the individualized education plan
Participating in Grade-level meetings with the classroom teacher and Learning Resource Teacher
Attending and participating in staff meetings and professional development opportunities as required
Interacting professionally and discretely with students, parents, and other staff
Qualifications:
Certification in education or related field is preferred
Experience working with children with neurodiverse abilities is preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work as a team member and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
Practicing Catholic applicants are preferred
Questions regarding this job posting may be directed to, Principal Carolyn Smillie, at csmillie @cisva.bc.ca.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.
We are a culturally diverse faith-based family . We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.
We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA

Please refer the Job description for details