Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese
St. Patrick's Regional Secondary · 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.
St. Patrick is committed to employing, when possible, qualified Catholics who, in addition to carrying out their professional responsibilities, will model the mission and values of the Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese.
St. Patrick Regional Secondary is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school with 500 students from Grades 8 to 12 located in Vancouver’s picturesque Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, the traditional, unceded, and ancestral territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ First Nations. The school is highly regarded for its rich spiritual life, excellent academics, world-renowned choirs and abundant co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities, outstanding athletics programs, and innovative educational practices of faculty who are committed to ensuring success for all learners.
POSITION: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Term: Full-Time, September 2026 to June 2027
Educational Assistant Diploma: Post-secondary diploma/credential in Educational Support or Special Education, with knowledge of IEP implementation and inclusive learning strategies.
Faith-Centered Empathy & Culture: Commitment to serving as a positive Christian role model, nurturing dignity and spiritual growth in alignment with Catholic values and the school’s mission.
Communication & Assistive Tech Skills: Proficient in interpreting non-verbal cues and integrating communication tools (AAC devices or visual schedules) into daily routines.
Collaborative & Adaptable: Proven ability to work seamlessly with lead teachers, families, and multi-disciplinary teams while pivoting quickly as classroom needs change.
Execute IEP & Learning Support: Deliver tailored curriculum adaptations and academic support to individual students or small groups as directed by the Learning Support Services Coordinator and/or classroom teacher(s).
Foster Social-Emotional Development: Apply positive behavior management, co-regulation support, and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe, inclusive environment.
Assist with Personal Care & Mobility: Support learners with specialized mobility equipment, sensory tools, and daily personal care/hygiene needs as required.
Classroom Logistics & Supervision: Help prepare learning materials and provide active learner supervision during instruction, transitions, break, and lunch.
Priority consideration will be given to applicants with a current pastoral reference.
*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 .
Application Deadline: Please submit CV directly to Mr. Ralph Gabriele, Principal at St. Patrick Regional Secondary School via rgabriele@stpats.bc.ca.
Employment Start Date: Immediately
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