CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, June 22, 2021
COMPETITION # SS-2021-49
EDUCATION ASSISTANT(S)
Temporary Assignments for the 2021/2022 School Year
Effective September 7, 2021 to June 30, 2022
Location: To Be Determined (Secondary School)
5 Positions Available
28.5 hours per week
Salary starts at $27.27/hr at Step 1, plus 12% 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.
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: [email protected] .
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
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.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on www.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process.
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.
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