Description
The Vancouver Board of Education welcomes applications for:
Education Assistant - Strathcona Elementary
(School & Student Support A)
Start Date : Immediately
Location : Strathcona Elementary
Position Type : Permanent/Continuing
Working Months : September to June each year
Hours : 6.5 hours per day
Salary : $32.62 per hour
+ Extensive Benefits Package & Municipal Pension Plan
At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems.
With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?θk??y? ?m (Musqueam), S?wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and learning and work to expand Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and within our 107 schools and programs, where more than 50,000 students learn and grow.
Equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education. More than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in the VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics. Students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging are equally important. We strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we seek to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. Our work is guided by the VSB Education Plan and grounded in the embedded equity statement. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.
In this position, you will:
Provide school & student support to assist school as assigned
Under the direction of a senior member of the team, implement individual programs and contracts for students who are unable to function in a regular classroom setting
Evaluate and maintain records of student progress; discuss with team members any changes which may be made to an individual student's program
Support parent engagement by organizing workshops and events
Coordinate with community agencies as required
Organize and participate in a wide variety of field trips, sports, social, recreational and craft activities
Support students in community-based programming such as work experience, travel training, and relevant community outings
Provide support to students with respect to their social and emotional problems
Supervise students, as required, and deal with disciplinary problems as they occur
Prepare instructional aid materials; set up and operates instructional aid equipment
Perform other work within the job band as required
Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 12
Completion of a recognized Special Education Assistant program or related field and over two (2) months of experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
Sound knowledge of the issues and needs in educating students with intellectual, behavioural and/or physical challenges and educational/developmental psychology and behaviour management
Ability to effectively assist educators in behaviour management, individual skill development and the integration process
Required to provide personal assistance to meet students’ needs and able to lift and position students of varying weights
Must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid Certificate and will be required to perform Occupational First Aid duties if assigned by the Principal. OFA attendants may, at the direction of Employee Services, be required to perform emergency coverage at other locations
Must be willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (e.g., CPI or MANDT)
The following are considered to be an asset:
An excellent practicum or work evaluation
Experience using techniques of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Completion of POPARD coursework
Ability to speak a second language
Your application must include:
Cover letter
Resume
Reports/Evaluations: Recent EA graduates must include all Practicum Reports
References (3 minimum) including the name, phone number and email address of direct supervisors
Recent EA Graduates (5 in total):
1. Supervisors from your practicum(s) and
2. Supervisor/Manager from your last two places of employment
Experienced EAs: current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator and/or your most recent employer. We do not accept friends or teaching colleagues as references.
Itinerant Assignment:
A School & Student Support worker is hired to work throughout the Vancouver School District and not for a particular school or a restricted set of duties. Although in posted vacancies specific reference may be made to a school and to the duties associated with that assignment, Employee Services may transfer staff within the system in certain circumstances as deemed appropriate.
**This posting is ongoing until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted**
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Register on Make a Future: http://www.makeafuture.ca
2. Create a profile
3. Click on Job Postings then click Search
4. Select the Job you are qualified for
5. Answer ALL job posting questions then click Apply
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