Education Assistant

**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.

**ABOUT***

Holy Trinity Elementary is a Catholic School diligent in creating a Christ-centered environment and embrace the many dimensions of human growth: intellectual, physical, emotional, moral, and spiritual. At our school, teachers and other staff work toward this goal by their personal witness, motivated by a Christ-centered vision of humanity. Our school is in the beautiful and scenic city of North Vancouver, near a myriad of shops, art galleries, dining, parks, hiking trails, and the bustling Lonsdale Quay Market. Other popular sites and attractions in the North Shore include Deep Cove, St. Mark’s Summit, quarry Rock, and the Grouse Grind.

**JOB DESCRIPTION***

Holy Trinity Elementary School in North Vancouver needs a Faithful, Dedicated, Fun, Educational Aide to support a variety of our students. The Special Education Aide will support and care for the development needs of students with a variety of learning challenges in grades K to 7. These may include: ASD, Down Syndrome, Language based learning disorders, and other learning and behavioral challenges. The S.E.A. needs to take initiative and be able to work closely with classroom teachers, other S.E.A.’s, Learning Resource teachers and school based team members. The S.E.A. also should be interested in having some fun with fellow staff members, and kids, and recognize the value of laughter We work as a team and take time for fun as a team too This one-year contract has the potential to become a continuing contract.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Knowledge of various methods and practices related to supporting children with Special Needs, and varying learning styles is important. Understanding and knowledge of behaviour theories, or behaviour intervention strategies, is an asset. The ability to implement student Individual Educational Plans (IEP), Individual Care Plan, and other programs as set out by the school based team is a critical aspect of the S.E.A.’s role.

Completion of the Special Education Teaching Assistant certification, or equivalent experience in working with children to support learning goals preferred. Prior experience working in a school environment, or other work supporting children with learning challenges is beneficial. Individuals working towards special education certification but not yet completed are encouraged to apply, if their school schedule would allow for weekday working hours.
Please include in your resume any abilities or interests that you would want to share for curricular school activities, such as sports, music, art, or drama.

**APPLICATION PROCESS***

1. Create your **Make a Future profile***
3. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions

**REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS***
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Certificate/Diploma****:

- Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)
- Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.)
- Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- **Catholic Pastoral Reference** **(for Catholic applicants) or **Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference** **(for Non-Catholic applicants)

**DOWNLOAD FORMS**
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- **Catholic Pastoral Reference **(for Catholic applicants)
- **Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference **(for Non-Catholic applicants)

**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.