Education Assistant - BCSD (Casual)

The Burnaby School District is seeking an Education Assistant to work at the BC School for the Deaf (BCSD).

Education Assistants are responsible for providing support in the classroom, around the school, 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:

• Successful completion of a recognized program in special needs assistance;

• One (1) year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and/or

experience.

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Rate of Pay = $37.25

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

Application Process:

Applications will only be accepted through Make A Future (www.makeafuture.ca)

Please submit a complete application package, which includes your resume, cover letter, references, and any supporting documentation including proof of completion of program and any related courses/certificates (i.e. 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.

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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