Job Details
Education Assistant
The Burnaby School District is seeking qualified Education Assistants for on-call assignments.
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
To be considered, candidates must have the following:
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- 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 www.makeafuture.ca, 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.