Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese
Holy Trinity Elementary · North Vancouver, B.C.
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.
The Education Assistant 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, Language based learning disorders, and other learning and behavioral challenges. The E.A. needs to take initiative and be able to work closely with classroom teachers, other E.A.’s, Learning Resource teachers and school-based team members. The 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!
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 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.
*For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to .
This job is classed under Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.
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Support and care for the developmental needs of students in grades K to 7. Support students with ASD, language-based learning disorders, and other learning and behavioural challenges. Work closely with classroom teachers, other educational assistants, learning resource teachers, and school-based team members. Implement student Individual Educational Plans, Individual Care Plans, and other programs established by the school-based team. Participate in curricular school activities such as sports, music, art, or drama
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