Term SENĆOŦEN Education Assistant

1 week ago

West Saanich Road Brentwood Bay British Columbia Canada VM R W̱SÁNEĆ School Board Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Job Title: Term SENĆOŦEN Education Assistant (Any Level) Eligibility Status (Internal/External): *Internal Department:  LENOṈET SCUL¸ÁUTW̱
Job Status: Term: January 5, June 26, 2026 or until incumbent returns (UIR) Details: Unionized position with the British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU)
*Internal Job Postings: Current and past employees as well as W̱SÁNEĆ community members. **External Job Postings: Open to all individuals not eligible under the internal posting criteria.
Closing Date/Time: 4:00 PM, Tuesday, December 9,
*This position is anticipated to start on January 5, 2026, after the annual Winter Holiday Closure. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Human Resources Department on December 10, 2025, to arrange interviews and language assessments. Interviews and assessments are expected to take place on December 10, 11th, 12th and 15th. * 
SUMMARY Level 1: Responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the social, emotional, physical, and academic needs of students including special needs students. Incumbents are assigned to support a classroom or individual students as the incumbent's qualifications and requirements dictate and may be reassigned throughout the year in accordance with operational requirements.
Level 2: Responsible for delivering targeted educational and behavioral support to students with moderate to severe disabilities or complex learning needs. This includes supporting the implementation of individualized education programs and managing behavioral support strategies. Incumbents may work with small groups or individual students under the guidance of a teacher and can be reassigned during the school year based on student needs and operational priorities.
Level 3: Responsible for providing intensive/directed educational support to students with serious disabilities (multiple physical or development challenges and needs such as autism or cerebral palsy) and/or providing specialized assistance such as speech therapy to address the special needs of multiple students. Incumbents are assigned to support students as the incumbent's qualifications and requirements dictate and may be reassigned throughout the year in accordance with operational requirements.
SCOPE Works under the direction of the LENOṈET SCUL¸ÁUTW̱ and SȾÁSEN TŦE SENĆOŦEN Principals and/or Facilitators and in accordance with the BC legal framework, and the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board policy/procedures, to provide support to teachers and students. As a member of the Learning Support Team, the position supports the safety, health, academic, emotional, and social needs of students from Nursery to grade 12 in and outside the classroom in order that students may take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources.Employees may be required to conduct duties of the same position in alternate departments as operational needs arise.
HOURS OF WORK 6.75 hrs per day based on a schedule to be determined in accordance with the operational needs of the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • EA Level 1: Grade 12 dogwood certificate or GED
  • EA Level 2: Grade 12 and teaching assistant, certificate, or diploma in a related area such as teaching assistant, or community support and one-year related experience, family support worker, or early childhood education certificate supplemented by a special needs or community support worker certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as a diploma or degree in a directly related field.
  • EA Level 3: Grade 12 dogwood certificate, certificate or diploma (as above), plus a special need's educator certification.
  • SENĆOŦEN EA: Successfully participated in the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board SENĆOŦEN Language Authority Assessment
  • Valid Level 1 & 2:  First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate and Criminal Record Check
  • Valid Level 1 & 2: May require BC Class 5 Drivers License
  • Valid Level 1 & 2: May require an appropriate level of First Aid certification.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
  • Basic knowledge of child development: physical, emotional, intellectual, and social.
  • Support and assist students with a range of academic, social, and emotional needs.
  • Physical ability to support students (i.e., dress, feed, toilet, lift, and transfer) as required.
  • Assess situations and make appropriate decision and act quickly.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with teachers, students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Follow direction and implement programs or procedures as directed.
  • Work as part of a team to plan, implement and evaluate student learning plans.
  • Organize workload and take on new assignments with limited notice.
  • Use computers and standard software applications.

ONLY APPLICATIONS CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED:
  • Resume and cover letter
  • Three professional references (please provide telephone numbers & email addresses)
  • Copies of valid certificates must accompany application
  • Additional Supporting Documentation 

During the recruitment process, Human Resources will coordinate with the SȾÁSEN TŦE SENĆOŦEN Department to schedule W̱SÁNEĆ School Board SENĆOŦEN Language Authority Assessments for short-listed applicants.
Preference will be given to First Nations Ancestry.
*FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*

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