Education Assistant

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.
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 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.