Education Assistant

Burnaby School District - SD411 day ago

Burnaby, British Columbia

$35/hour

Mid Level

full_time

Hourly rate: $35.11 per hour.

The Burnaby School District is seeking qualified Education Assistants for on-call assignments.

Responsibilities Education Assistants are responsible for providing support for students in and out of the classroom, and within the community. Specifically, assistance is provided in the following:

• Behaviour management
• Curriculum implementation
• Social skills development
• Personal care
• Physical assistance

Required Qualifications To be considered, candidates must have the following:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of a one year minimum recognized program in special needs assistance or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a full range of students with special needs.
• Working knowledge of adaptive/assistive technology related to work performed
• Working knowledge of computer operation and software applications related to work performed.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures related to work performed.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively at the level required for the job.
• Demonstrated ability to work at the level of independence and with the degree of initiative appropriate to the position.

Hourly Rate: $35.11 per hour.

If you are passionate about supporting students to succeed and pride yourself in promoting an inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.

Please submit a complete application package to , which should include your cover letter, resume, and any supporting documentation including proof of completion of program and any related courses/certificates (i.e. EA, ABA, POPARD, NVCI, etc.).

The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.

Successful completion of a criminal record search is a legislated requirement and will be completed upon hire. We thank all applicants for this position, however, only those individuals under consideration will be contacted.

Education Administration Programs

The Burnaby School District is on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- Waututh Nations. Burnaby is located at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. It borders the City of Vancouver on the west and Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster on the east. With 50% of Burnaby's population born outside of Canada and more than 100 languages spoken by its students, it is one of the most culturally diverse school districts in Canada. The Burnaby School District is the 4th largest district in British Columbia.

Our Vision

A premier learning community where we engage and innovate to inspire global citizenship

Our Values
• Students Come First
• The Power of Diversity
• Equity, Access, Inclusion
• Collaboration and Partnership
• Curiosity, Innovation, Discovery
• Excellence, Success, Improvement

Schools The Burnaby School District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. During the summer months, our District provides students the opportunity to take various courses. Summer session is an opportunity for teachers, who choose to, to continue working during the summer months.

Students The Burnaby School District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners.

Employees The Burnaby School District employs 4,000 dedicated staff who are committed to providing students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility and leadership. In addition, our staff support the successful operation of our school facilities.